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smuggling
/ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
Definition
1
The illegal transportation of goods, substances, or people across borders or through checkpoints to avoid taxes, duties, or legal restrictions.
2
The clandestine importation or exportation of prohibited items, often involving deception or concealment.
Examples
The crafty fox was smuggling contraband berries past the forest border patrol, one paw at a time.
He tried smuggling his pet goldfish through airport security by disguising it as a fancy desk lamp.
Grandma's purse was so stuffed it looked like she was smuggling a small bakery across state lines.
The tech bro got busted smuggling outdated memes into the conference, hoping to revive dial-up nostalgia.