Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shill
noun, verb
shil
Definition
A person who promotes something for personal gain while pretending to be a satisfied customer.
Examples
- He worked as a shill for the new restaurant, pretending to be just another diner.
- The online reviews seemed suspiciously positive, leading some to believe the writer was a shill.
Meaning
To act as a decoy or promoter, often in a deceptive manner, to attract customers or clients.
Synonyms
- Decoy
- Accomplice
- Promoter
- Plant
