Pronunciation: /ˈbutˌlɛɡ/
noun an illegal copy or imitation of something, especially a recording or film
A1 I bought a bootleg DVD of my favorite movie from a street vendor.
A2 The market was full of bootleg merchandise that looked like the real thing.
B1 Bootlegs of popular music albums can often be found online for a fraction of the price.
B2 The company cracked down on the sale of bootleg products to protect their brand.
C1 The bootleg industry continues to thrive despite efforts to combat piracy.
C2 The museum displayed a collection of bootleg artifacts from the Prohibition era.
verb to produce or sell bootleg goods illegally
A1 He bootlegs movies to watch them for free.
A2 She bootlegs concert recordings to listen to her favorite band.
B1 The shop was shut down for bootlegging designer handbags.
B2 The company lost sales due to competitors bootlegging their products.
C1 The artist was accused of bootlegging their own merchandise.
C2 The documentary explores the history of bootlegging in the music industry.
formal The sale of bootleg merchandise is illegal and can result in severe penalties.
informal I heard that guy sells bootleg DVDs out of the trunk of his car.
slang I found a bootleg copy of that new album online for free.
figurative Her bootleg version of the recipe was a hit at the potluck.
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