shill

• Substantiv für eine Person, die als begeisterter oder angeblich unabhängiger Fürsprecher für etwas (oft ein Produkt oder einen Künstler) auftritt, um andere zum Mitmachen oder Kaufen zu bewegen, meist ohne ihre bezahlte oder werbliche Rolle offenzulegen.

A noun referring to a person who acts as an enthusiastic or seemingly independent supporter of something, often a product or performer, in order to encourage others to participate or buy, typically without disclosing their paid or promotional role.

1. Decoy or accompliceB2informal

   A person who pretends to be a genuine customer or enthusiast to attract others, often in a sales or gambling context.

   Strohmann

   • The auction used a shill to drive up the bidding price.
   • He was accused of being a shill for the new product launch.
   • The casino employed shills to make the tables look busier.

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• Verb, das bedeutet, als Promoter oder Komplize aufzutreten, oft in betrügerischer oder täuschender Absicht, besonders indem man sich als begeisterter Käufer oder Anhänger ausgibt.

A verb meaning to act as a promoter or accomplice, often in a deceptive or fraudulent manner, especially by pretending to be an enthusiastic customer or supporter.

1. Act as a shillC1informal

   To act as a decoy or accomplice, especially by pretending to be a genuine customer or enthusiast to promote a product, service, or idea deceptively.

   Als Lockvogel auftreten

   • He was paid to shill for the new energy drink at the event.
   • The company hired actors to shill their products in online forums.
   • She was accused of shilling for the political candidate on social media.