Normally, "bootleg" refers to goods illegally sold and distributed, without proper taxation, and at a loss to the original manufacturer of the goods. This can apply to anything, from booze to cigarettes to designer jeans, etc, as long as it is sold and distributed by other than legal means. Today the term is primarily used to describe stolen audio/video recordings that are illegally sold and distributed on the Internet.

I know all about counterfeiting, pirating and bootlegging because I sell bootleg CDs and other material on the Internet. Give me a call if you need anything.

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BOOTLEG - definition

In EDM, and possibly other music genres as well, bootleg is a term used for a remix of a song in which the producer made the remix using only the original song in its finished condition. This differs from a traditional remix in that in a remix (not a bootleg), the producer has access to the individual tracks (vocal, bass, melody, etc.) that make up the original song and uses them to create the remix.

-- "I love this song!"
-- "You should check out the new bootleg then, I'll send you the link!"

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BOOTLEG - slang

An unofficial knockoff or illegal upgrade to original products, goods, and/or services

I remember when I was 9 years old and I played this SF2 bootleg on arcade. You know, the one with the Rainbow pattern logo?

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BOOTLEG

Something that is illegally copied distributed or sold without permission from the copyright or trademark owner.

A counterfeit of an official product or a fake product that does not exist.

That DVD is a bootleg

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BOOTLEG

1. An unofficial remix that incorporates the complete, finalized original song.
2. Fake-ass imitations of something authentic.

1. Check out my bootleg of Coldplay's new album.
2. Look at all those bootleg superheroes walking around Times Square

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BOOTLEG

The opposite of "legit".

Bootleg: bootleg mug

Legit: Are these legit mushrooms?

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