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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shill

/ʃɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does shill mean?

noun

A person who secretly advertises or promotes a product or business, often by pretending to be an independent customer. A person who secretly supports or promotes a particular cause or opinion.

Example

"The company hired a shill to attend the product launch and ask questions that would make it seem like the product was in high demand."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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