Illegal Activities Terminology

noun an illegal copy or imitation of something, especially a recording or film

verb to produce or sell bootleg goods illegally

• The sale of bootleg merchandise is illegal and can result in severe penalties.
• I heard that guy sells bootleg DVDs out of the trunk of his car.
• I found a bootleg copy of that new album online for free.
• Her bootleg version of the recipe was a hit at the potluck.

noun a member of a Japanese crime syndicate, similar to the Mafia

adjective relating to the Japanese crime syndicate known as the Yakuza

• The yakuza is a well-organized and powerful criminal syndicate in Japan.
• I heard that the yakuza are involved in a lot of illegal activities.
• Don't mess with the yakuza, they are dangerous.
• The company's CEO was described as the yakuza of the business world, always making shady deals behind closed doors.

noun a house or other building used for illegal drug dealing or other criminal activity

• The police raided a suspected trap house in the neighborhood.
• Let's swing by the trap house later and see what's going on.
• I heard there's a lit party happening at the trap house tonight.
• Her mind was like a trap house, filled with hidden secrets and dangers.