Synonyms for payola
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 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).
Forms
- Plural
- payolas → bribes, gratuities…
Example sentences
- bribe He refused to acknowledge having received a bribe.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| payola | falling | |
| bribe | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- bribe1
- 8 letters
- gratuity4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gratuity4 = 4 syllables).