shill

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que actúa como partidario entusiasta o supuestamente independiente de algo (a menudo un producto o un artista), con el fin de incitar a otros a participar o comprar, sin revelar normalmente su papel pagado o publicitario.

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.

   Señuelo o cómplice

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaccomplicedecoyplantstooge

• Verbo que significa actuar como promotor o cómplice, a menudo de manera engañosa o fraudulenta, especialmente fingiendo ser un comprador o seguidor entusiasta.

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.

   actuar como señuelo o cómplice

   • 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.