bootleg merchandise
[ˈbuːtlɛɡ ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz]
nounpl: bootleg merchandise (uncountable) or bootleg items
mercadoria contrafeita
1. Illegal or unauthorized copies of branded products, typically sold without permission from the trademark holder
The street vendor was arrested for selling bootleg merchandise including fake designer handbags and counterfeit watches.
O vendedor de rua foi preso por vender mercadoria contrafeita, incluindo bolsas de grife falsificadas e relógios contrabandeados.
2. Unauthorized reproductions of entertainment products such as music albums, movies, or collectibles
Fans often purchase bootleg merchandise at concerts, unaware they are supporting illegal operations.
Fãs frequentemente compram mercadoria contrafeita em shows, sem saber que estão apoiando operações ilegais.
Bootleg merchandise is a significant issue in both Brazilian and American urban markets, particularly in informal street commerce. In Brazil, the term 'pirataria' is also commonly used. In the USA, NYC street vendors have historically been associated with selling bootleg merchandise, making it a culturally recognizable phenomenon in urban slang.
NYC Slang
knockoff gear; fake stuff; hot merchandise
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