shills; shilled; shilling
US, informal + disapproving
: to talk about or describe someone or something in a favorable way because you are being paid to do it
—often + for
celebrities shilling for politicians
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“Shill.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/shill. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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