noun a former British coin and monetary unit equal to one twentieth of a pound or twelve pence
Used in historical contexts to discuss monetary systems and economic practices.
Historically used as a unit of currency in various countries, such as the British shilling.
Shillings may be collected as numismatic items or as part of a broader collection of coins.
Refers to the study and collection of coins, including shillings from different time periods and regions.
Shilling can be used in the context of a writer who is being paid to promote a product or service in their writing, without disclosing that they are being compensated for it.
In the field of psychology, shilling may refer to a psychologist who is promoting a particular therapy or treatment in order to gain financially, without considering the best interests of their clients.
A marketing specialist may use shilling as a strategy to create buzz around a product or service by having individuals promote it in a seemingly organic way, when in fact they are being paid to do so.
Social media influencers may engage in shilling by promoting products or services to their followers in exchange for payment, sometimes without disclosing that it is a sponsored post.