rumrunner

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search
See also: rum-runner and rum runner

English

[edit]

Alternative forms

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

From rum +‎ runner.

Noun

[edit]

rumrunner (plural rumrunners)

  1. An illegal smuggler of rum.
  2. (by extension) A smuggler of any alcoholic drink.
  3. A boat used for smuggling illicit alcoholic drinks.
  4. A go-fast boat; a powerboat of the type associated with the smuggling of rum.