rumrunner

See also: rum-runner and rum runner

English

Alternative forms

• rum-runner, rum runner

Etymology

From 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.