How Do You Spell BOOTLEG?

Pronunciation: [bˈuːtlɛɡ] (IPA)

The word "bootleg" is spelled with two syllables, as /ˈbuːtˌlɛɡ/. The first syllable, "boot," is pronounced with a long "u" sound, as in "food" or "rude." The second syllable, "leg," is pronounced with a short "e" sound, as in "beg" or "peg." The term "bootleg" originally referred to illegal alcohol sold during prohibition in the United States. It has since evolved to include any illicit activity, such as pirated goods or counterfeit products.

BOOTLEG Meaning and Definition

  1. Bootleg can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective, generally referring to unauthorized or illegal activities related to the production, distribution, or acquisition of goods, particularly copyrighted or controlled items.

    As a noun, bootleg refers to a counterfeit or unauthorized copy of items such as music, films, software, or clothing, usually made and sold without the permission of the original creator or manufacturer. This includes pirated copies that violate intellectual property rights.

    As a verb, to bootleg means to produce, distribute, or sell unauthorized or illegal copies of goods. It involves activities that infringe upon intellectual property rights, typically resulting in financial loss for the copyright holders or authorized distributors.

    As an adjective, bootleg describes items, products, or activities that are illegal, unauthorized, or operate outside the legal frameworks. For instance, a bootleg concert would be an unlicensed or non-official live performance of an artist's music.

    The term "bootleg" has its origins in the early 20th century during the Prohibition era of the United States when illegal production and sale of alcohol were widespread. The word "bootleg" originated from the practice of concealing liquor bottles in one's boots. Over time, the term's usage expanded to encompass various illicit activities beyond alcohol production, distribution, or acquisition.

Common Misspellings for BOOTLEG

Etymology of BOOTLEG

The word "bootleg" originated in the United States during the 1880s. Its etymology is derived from the practice of concealing illicit liquor flasks inside the legs of tall boots. This allowed smugglers to transport and sell alcohol without being easily detected by authorities. The term "bootleg" was later expanded to cover any illegal or unauthorized activity.

Similar spelling words for BOOTLEG

Plural form of BOOTLEG is BOOTLEGS

Conjugate verb Bootleg

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bootlegged
you would have bootlegged
he/she/it would have bootlegged
we would have bootlegged
they would have bootlegged
I would have bootleg
you would have bootleg
he/she/it would have bootleg
we would have bootleg
they would have bootleg

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bootlegging
you would have been bootlegging
he/she/it would have been bootlegging
we would have been bootlegging
they would have been bootlegging

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bootleg
you would bootleg
he/she/it would bootleg
we would bootleg
they would bootleg

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bootlegging
you would be bootlegging
he/she/it would be bootlegging
we would be bootlegging
they would be bootlegging

FUTURE

I will bootleg
you will bootleg
he/she/it will bootleg
we will bootleg
they will bootleg

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bootlegging
you will be bootlegging
he/she/it will be bootlegging
we will be bootlegging
they will be bootlegging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bootlegged
you will have bootlegged
he/she/it will have bootlegged
we will have bootlegged
they will have bootlegged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bootlegging
you will have been bootlegging
he/she/it will have been bootlegging
we will have been bootlegging
they will have been bootlegging

IMPERATIVE

we Let's bootleg
you bootleg
we let´s bootleg

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bootleg

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bootlegging
you were bootlegging
he/she/it was bootlegging
we were bootlegging
they were bootlegging

PAST PARTICIPLE

bootlegged

PAST PERFECT

I had bootlegged
you had bootlegged
he/she/it had bootlegged
we had bootlegged
they had bootlegged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bootlegging
you had been bootlegging
he/she/it had been bootlegging
we had been bootlegging
they had been bootlegging

PRESENT

I bootleg
you bootleg
he/she/it bootlegs
we bootleg
they bootleg

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bootlegging
you are bootlegging
he/she/it is bootlegging
we are bootlegging
they are bootlegging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bootlegging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bootlegged
you have bootlegged
he/she/it has bootlegged
we have bootlegged
they have bootlegged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bootlegging
you have been bootlegging
he/she/it has been bootlegging
we have been bootlegging
they have been bootlegging

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bootleg

SIMPLE PAST

I bootlegged
you bootlegged
he/she/it bootlegged
we bootlegged
they bootlegged

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