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Mashup vs Bootleg - What's the difference?

mashup | bootleg |

As nouns the difference between mashup and bootleg

is that mashup is (computing|slang) a derivative work consisting of two pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data websites allowing their information to be pulled in by other website creators to combine with other sources of information and create new user experiences while bootleg is the part of a boot that is above the instep.

As a verb bootleg is

(chiefly|us|transitive) to make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor.

As an adjective bootleg is

illegally produced, transported or sold; pirated.

mashup

English

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia mashup)
  • (computing, slang) A derivative work consisting of two pieces of (generally digital) media joined together, such as a video clip with a different soundtrack applied for humorous effect, or a map overlaid with user-supplied data. Websites allowing their information to be pulled in by other website creators to combine with other sources of information and create new user experiences.
  • (music, slang) A remix that combines two or more songs from different artists into one track.
  • (Internet) a Web application that combines data and/or functionality from more than one source.

    • Translations

    * Spanish: (trans-bottom) * Spanish: (trans-bottom) * Spanish: (trans-bottom)

    Derived terms

    * mashable

    Synonyms

    * medley

    Anagrams

    *

    bootleg

    English

    (wikipedia bootleg)

    Verb

    (bootlegg)
  • (chiefly, US, transitive) to make, transport and/or sell illegal alcoholic liquor
  • to make, transport and/or sell an illegal version or copy of a copyright product
  • to engage in bootlegging

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • The part of a boot that is above the instep
  • An illegally produced, transported or sold product; contraband
  • (American football) A play in which the quarterback fakes a handoff, conceals the ball against his hip, and rolls out.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • illegally produced, transported or sold; pirated

    • See also

    * bathtub gin * moonshine