Meaning & Definition of word "Moonshine"
Moonshine
/ˈmuːnʃaɪn/
noun:
- 1. Illegally produced homemade liquor, especially distilled spirits.
- Example: The old cabin in the woods was rumored to be a moonshine distillery during Prohibition.
- 2. Light reflected from the moon; moonlight.
- Example: They danced under the soft glow of the moonshine, enjoying the peaceful night.
verb:
- 1. To produce or distill liquor illegally.
- Example: During the 1920s, many people chose to moonshine rather than buy expensive, taxed alcohol.
Etymology
●The term originated in the 18th century, referring to the production of illicit liquor, often at night to avoid detection.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chasing moonshine:
Engaging in the pursuit of illicit alcohol production.
moonshine still:
A device used for distilling alcohol, often used illegally.
moonshiner:
A person who illegally distills alcohol.
Related Words
distillation:
The process of heating a liquid to create vapor and then cooling the vapor to create a liquid, used in producing moonshine.
liquor:
An alcoholic beverage distilled from fermented grains, fruits, or vegetables.
Slang Meanings of moonshine
Meaning: White lightning
● Example Sentence: That white lightning will knock you off your feet!
Meaning: The good stuff
● Example Sentence: This is the good stuff, the real moonshine.