payola

/peɪˈəʊlə/ · noun

Meaning

A bribe given in exchange for a favor, such as one given in exchange for the promotion of goods or services (originally one given to a disk jockey to play a record).

Etymology / origin

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Related words

bribe(English)pay-off(English)push money(English)pay to play(English)influence peddling(English)payroll(English)lubrication payment(English)grease payment(English)scandal(English)freed(English)hyde(English)fcc(English)

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Sources

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