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moonshiner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who makes or distributes moonshine (illicit alcohol).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: bootlegger; rum-runner

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shiner, moonlighter, bootlegger, rum-runner

Antonyms: revenuer

Broader terms: smuggler, outlaw, criminal

2

noun

Meaning 2

someone who makes or sells illegal liquor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bootlegger

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor

History

Etymology

From moonshine + -er.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Italian: distillatore — someone who makes or distributes moonshine
  • Italian: distillatrice — someone who makes or distributes moonshine
  • Polish: bimbrarz — someone who makes or distributes moonshine
  • Polish: bimbrownik — someone who makes or distributes moonshine
  • Polish: bimbrowniczka — someone who makes or distributes moonshine
  • Russian: самого́нщик (samogónščik) — someone who makes or distributes moonshine
  • Russian: самого́нщица (samogónščica) — someone who makes or distributes moonshine