payola en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /peɪˈoʊlə/ (General-American)
- /peɪˈəʊlə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Perhaps a blend of pay + Victrola, equivalent to pay + -ola.
Meanings
- (Philippines, US, countable, uncountable) 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).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| payolas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
fi lahjus (bribe) · pt jabá (bribe) · pl payola (bribe)