shilling

noun
UK: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
US: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/

  1. A former British coin worth one-twentieth of a pound.

    1. The old book cost me only a shilling.
    2. Back then, a loaf of bread was easily purchased for just a shilling.

  2. Money, especially a small amount.

    1. He hasn't got a shilling to his name.
    2. Despite his hard work, he barely earns a shilling more than minimum wage.

Synonyms

bob money
shilling verb

  1. To cheat or swindle someone.

    1. He was shilling people out of their money.
    2. The con artist made his living by shilling unsuspecting tourists.

  2. To act as a decoy or promoter, often secretly, for a product or service.

    1. The company paid actors to shilling their product online.
    2. They were shilling the new restaurant by posting fake positive reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shilling" in English means: A former British coin worth one-twentieth of a pound., Money, especially a small amount..

The phonetic transcription of "shilling" is /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shilling": bob, money.

Example usage of "shilling": "The old book cost me only a shilling.". More examples on the page.