word
Shill
Shihl
/ˈʃɪl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shill
Dictionary meaning
A decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others.
Examples
- The shill bid for the expensive carpet during the auction in order to drive the price up.
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