rumrunner

rum·run·ner

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ruhm-ruhn-er]
- /ˈrʌmˌrʌn ər/
- /ˈrʌm.ˌrʌ.nə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhm-ruhn-er]
- /ˈrʌmˌrʌn ər/

Definitions of rumrunner word

noun rumrunner a person or ship engaged in smuggling liquor. 1
noun rumrunner a person who smuggles illicit liquor 0
noun rumrunner a person, ship, etc. engaged in smuggling alcoholic liquor 0

See all 3 definitions of rumrunner

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Origin of rumrunner

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1920; rum1 + runner

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Parts of speech for Rumrunner

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rumrunner popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

rumrunner usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for rumrunner

noun rumrunner

bootlegger — alcoholic liquor unlawfully made, sold, or transported, without registration or payment of taxes.
moonshiner — a person who distills or sells liquor, especially corn liquor, illegally.

All 2 Synonyms of rumrunner