smugging

Meanings

• verb

  The act of smuggling is the illegal transportation of goods, especially merchandise, into or out of a country without paying customs duties.

  - "Despite the risks, the smuggler continued to bring illegal goods into the country."
  - "The smuggling ring was busted, resulting in the seizure of millions of dollars worth of contraband."

• verb

  To smuggle is to transport or conceal (something, typically goods) illegally.

  - "He was caught trying to smuggle drugs across the border."
  - "The smuggler hid the contraband in the false bottom of the boat."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smugging
mugging , bugging , slugging

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Variants

List of all variants of smugging that leads to same result
smudge , smudged , smudges , smudging

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Etymology

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The term 'smuggling' comes from the Old English word 'smugan,' meaning 'to puff up, to boast.' The connection to the modern meaning is believed to be that smugglers often boasted about their successful illicit activities.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'smuggling' is also used in the context of animals being transported illegally.

2. Smuggling has been a major source of income for organized crime groups throughout history.

3. The largest smuggling operation in history is believed to have involved the transport of opium from India to China in the 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contraband: Goods that are prohibited from being imported or exported due to their illegal or regulated status.

2. Customs: Government agency responsible for collecting and enforcing duties and taxes on imported and exported goods.

3. Black market: An illegal market for goods and services.

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Culture

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Smuggling has been a significant part of human history, with records dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been depicted in literature, art, music, and film. Smuggling has been used as a means of resistance against oppressive regimes and as a way to circumvent economic barriers.

How to Memorize "smugging"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person hiding illegal goods in a boat or a suitcase, and imagine the risks and rewards associated with smuggling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smuggling' with the idea of secrecy, risk, and illegal activities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SMILE: Smuggling is Moving Illegally Hidden Exports.

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