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- Dictionarymoon·shine/ˈmo͞onˌSHīn/
noun
- 1. illicitly distilled or smuggled liquor. North American
- 2. foolish talk or ideas: "whatever I said, it was moonshine"
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Moonshine can mean moonlight, empty talk, or illegally distilled corn whiskey. Learn the synonyms, examples, and word history of this term from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Moonshine can mean illegal alcohol or silly talk or ideas. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Hansard archive and other sources.
Moonshine is high-proof liquor, traditionally made or distributed illegally. [1] [2] [3] Its clandestine distribution is known as bootlegging. [4] The name was derived from a tradition of distilling the alcohol at night to avoid detection.
Moonshine is a term for illicitly distilled liquor, often made with corn and high alcohol content. Learn about its origin, evolution, and variations, from the Whiskey Rebellion to Prohibition to commercial production.
Moonshine is a term for illegally-made or homemade alcoholic spirits, often associated with the Prohibition era in the USA. Learn about its origins, varieties, legality, and how to enjoy it in this guide.
Moonshine is mainly US alcohol that is made illegally, or silly talk or ideas. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of moonshine with examples and translations in different languages.
Moonshine definition: smuggled or illicitly distilled liquor, especially corn liquor as illicitly distilled chiefly in rural areas of the southern U.S.. See examples of MOONSHINE used in a sentence.
