shill

Meanings

• noun

  A person who publicly endorses, sponsors, or promotes a product or cause, often dishonestly or for monetary compensation.

  - "The actor was a shill for the new energy drink, pretending to enjoy it on live television."
  - "Politicians often use shills to spread propaganda and misinformation."
  - "Some companies hire shills to leave positive reviews online."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃɪl/
   
   
   
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2. /ʃɪl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

shillaber

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shill
hill , skill , mill , will , spill

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. shill (en) : to sell or dispose of (goods) in a market or fair
   

2. shill (en) : a small boat used for fishing
   

3. shill (en) : a person who acts as a decoy or distraction in a card game or other situation
   

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Variants

List of all variants of shill that leads to same result
shill , shilled , shilling , shills

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Forms

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shills, shilled, shilling

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Etymology

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Originally used in gambling to describe someone who acts as a decoy or distraction, allowing others to cheat. Later, the term was extended to describe anyone who publicly endorses a product or cause, often dishonestly.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shill' originated from the Yiddish word 'shkel,' meaning 'to cheat'.

2. In some cases, shills may not even be aware they are being used as such.

3. The practice of using shills to promote products is not limited to businesses; political campaigns and religious organizations also use shills to spread their message.

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Related Concepts

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1. Propaganda: The deliberate spreading of false or misleading information to manipulate public opinion.

2. Public Relations: The management of public perception of a person, organization, or product.

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Culture

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The term 'shill' has been used extensively in literature and media to describe individuals who manipulate public opinion or spread propaganda. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', Tom Buchanan is described as a 'shill' for the wealthy class, using his influence to maintain social hierarchy.

How to Memorize "shill"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing on a stage, endorsing a product with a big smile on their face, while secretly being paid to do so.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'shill' as an acronym for 'Secretly Hired Individual Lying Loudly'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Shills Sell Secrets Silently' to help memorize the word.

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