What does shill mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.