Bootlegged Meaning in English
word · lemma: bootleg
Definição
Made, sold, or distributed illegally, especially referring to things like music, movies, or alcohol. It means the item was not officially approved or licensed.
Uso & Nuances
Often used for illegal copies of media or alcohol. Informal term, not for academic situations. Can be both adjective ('bootlegged movie') and verb past tense ('he bootlegged songs'). Not the same as 'stolen'—it means illegally produced or distributed, not just stolen.
Frases de Exemplo
He bought a bootlegged DVD at the market.
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The store was closed for selling bootlegged alcohol.
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He watched a bootlegged version of the movie online.
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A lot of street vendors sell bootlegged music CDs.
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I didn't realize the software was bootlegged until it stopped working.
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They got in trouble for selling bootlegged merchandise at the concert.
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