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shill

shill

 
pronunciation:
shIl
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: an accomplice of a swindler or vendor, who feigns an enthusiastic interest in the goods or deal being offered in order to convince unsuspecting customers to buy or enter into the deal.
definition 2: a promoter or spokesperson, esp. one who uses misleading language or inflates the positive qualities of what is being promoted.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: shills, shilling, shilled
definition 1: to act as a shill.
definition 2: to speak for or promote a new product or venture, esp. in a way that lures and misleads.
similar words:
hawk