Uncovering the Meaning of "Decoy" in Bidding

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The discussion centers on the terminology used to describe participants in a bidding scenario where one tenderer (A) intends to win while the others (B and C) are merely present to facilitate this outcome, potentially for personal gain. Various terms are suggested, including "shill," "ringer," and "colluder," with participants debating their appropriateness in this context. The concept of collusion is highlighted as illegal in many jurisdictions, with references to bid-rigging laws in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The term "confragumastulator" is humorously proposed as a slang term for such conspirators, although it is not a recognized word. Overall, the conversation explores the nuances of language in describing unethical bidding practices.
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BobG said:
I think this term only applies to gum chewers distributed around the class room who collude in popping their gum in a pattern that confuses the teacher as to which part of the classroom the gum popping is coming from.

When the teacher looks to the right of the room to catch the gum chewer, someone on the left side of the classroom pops their gum. When the teacher looks to the left, someone on the right pops their gum. And so on...

Or is that a confragumasticator?

Any of you folks ever play Balderdash? I used to love that game.
:smile:

I have never forgotten a friend of mine mentioning a phrase one of his teachers used "masticate to peptic euphoria".

Are we hijacking this thread?
 
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Evo said:
Are we hijacking this thread?
Is there a GD thread that didn't get hijacked at least to some extent? If so, we aren't doing our jobs. :smile: Dammit! Someone is moving the smilies!
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