Moonshining Meaning in English

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Definition

The act of making alcoholic drinks illegally, usually to avoid taxes or legal restrictions.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, often refers specifically to rural or historical contexts (like 'Prohibition' in the US). Used as a noun for the activity; rarely as a verb. Related words: 'moonshine' (the illegal alcohol), 'bootlegging'.

• Spanish: destilación ilegal - fabricación clandestina de alcohol
• Portuguese (BR): produção ilegal de bebida alcoólica - fabricação clandestina de álcool
• Portuguese (PT): produção ilegal de álcool - fabrico clandestino de bebidas alcoólicas
• Chinese (Simplified): 私酿酒 - 非法酿酒
• Chinese (Traditional): 私釀酒 - 非法釀酒
• Hindi: अवैध शराब बनाना
• Arabic: تقطير الكحول بشكل غير قانوني - صنع الخمور سراً
• Bengali: চোলাই মদ তৈরি - অবৈধ মদ তৈরি
• Russian: самогоноварение
• Japanese: 密造酒作り
• Vietnamese: nấu rượu lậu
• Korean: 밀주 제조
• Turkish: kaçak içki yapımı
• Urdu: غیر قانونی شراب کشی
• Indonesian: pembuatan minuman keras ilegal

Example Sentences

Stories about moonshining are a big part of local folklore here.

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Moonshining was common during Prohibition in the United States.

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People can get sick from homemade alcohol if moonshining is done carelessly.

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The police arrested three men for moonshining in the woods.

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He's been moonshining out back for years, but nobody's ever caught him.

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After a tip, the authorities found an entire cabin full of moonshining equipment.

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