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Definitions

Noun

1. 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). Philippines, US, countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce them to promote a particular record wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

boodlebribebribedashgraftgratification

Etymology

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

Related phrases

disk jockey

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