rumrunner

See also: rum-runner and rum runner

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

rum +‎ runner

Noun

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.
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