English Explanatory Dictionary

payola

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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).

Pronunciation

/peɪˈoʊlə/ /peɪˈəʊlə/

Word forms

payola payolas

Etymology

Perhaps a blend of pay + Victrola, equivalent to pay + -ola.

Related words

pay to play
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