Meaning & Definition of Moonshine in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Homemade or illicitly produced distilled alcohol.

  Example Sentence: He was caught selling moonshine in the backwoods.

• Definition: Light reflected off the surface of the moon; moonlight.

  Example Sentence: The moonshine illuminated the path as I walked outside.

Etymology

Origin: The term originated in the 18th century, referring to the production of illicit liquor, often at night to avoid detection.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: aguardiente

• French: alcool clandestin

• German: Schwarzgebrannter

• Russian: самогон

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.