Meaning of the word shill in English
What does shill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
shill
US /ʃɪl/
UK /ʃɪl/
Noun
an accomplice of a hawker, gambler, or swindler who acts as an enthusiastic customer to entice others
Example:
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The street vendor had a shill in the crowd to attract buyers.
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He was accused of being a shill for the company, promoting their products without disclosing his affiliation.
Verb
to act as a shill; to promote or endorse a product, often deceptively
Example:
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He was paid to shill for the new cryptocurrency on social media.
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Don't let those influencers shill products you don't need.
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