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payola

[ pey-oh-luh ]

noun

Informal.
  1. a secret or private payment in return for the promotion of a product, service, etc., through the abuse of one's position, influence, or facilities.


payola

/ peɪˈəʊlə /

noun

  1. a bribe given to secure special treatment, esp to a disc jockey to promote a commercial product
  2. the practice of paying or receiving such bribes
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of payola1

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; pay 1 + -ola
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Word History and Origins

Origin of payola1

C20: from pay 1+ -ola, as in Pianola

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