A substitution, usually of lesser quality, than the real item or experience. Usually done when the real thing is unaffordable or if one is too lazy to do things the right way.
by Anthony's sister August 28, 2006
1. An unofficial remix that incorporates the complete, finalized original song.
2. Fake-ass imitations of something authentic.
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
2. Look at all those bootleg superheroes walking around Times Square
by CaptainXDify April 08, 2015
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?
by K Hinton December 03, 2007
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.
by Barrington88 August 03, 2011
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.
by Doc Velocity December 25, 2004
adjective; desribes something that isn't real or doesn't work properly, also doesn't look or sound good.
by O Negative May 22, 2007
by wallyTour October 20, 2009