payola
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).
Pronounced as (IPA)
/peɪˈoʊlə/
Etymology
Perhaps a blend of pay + Victrola, equivalent to pay + -ola.
Schmiergeld
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