moonshiner
nounUK /ˈmuːnʃaɪnə/
US /ˈmuːnʃaɪnər/
A person who makes alcohol secretly, usually at night.
The old story says a moonshiner hid barrels in the woods.
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2. A person who does work secretly or by moonlight.
Neighbors joked that the night owl was a moonshiner of ideas.
3. Someone who makes or sells goods without official permission.
The market had a moonshiner selling untaxed goods.
4. A dreamer who talks about unrealistic plans.
Don't be a moonshiner; let's make a real plan.