What does SHILL mean?

Shill

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition:

• As a noun, a person who publicly promotes or supports something or someone for financial gain, often without disclosing their association.
• As a verb, to promote or support something or someone for financial gain, often without disclosing the association.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ʃɪl/
• UK: /ʃɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The term "shill" originated in the early 20th century and was originally used to refer to a decoy used by carnival workers to lure in customers. It later evolved to refer to people who were paid to promote products or services without disclosing their affiliation. Today, the term is commonly used in marketing and advertising contexts to refer to individuals or companies who promote products or services without disclosing their financial interest.

Synonyms:

• Promoter
• Marketer
• Advertiser
• Endorser

Related Words:

• Chill
• Drill
• Still
• Spill
• Grill

Example Sentences:

• The company hired a shill to promote their new product at the trade show.
• The celebrity was accused of shilling for a weight loss supplement without disclosing her financial interest.
• He was caught shilling for a competitors product on social media.