To be paid for a labor or service with something miniscule and not worth the time spent, such as free snack food or exposure. Usually done to “volunteers” at conventions and events.
I was going to volunteer for the comic convention, but they wanted me to work 8 hours and I would only be paid in corn dogs.
by anyling September 7, 2018
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One's occupation... Mistress

By not letting ppl know that you're a mistress... u just sweep them away by saying this...
Adrian: Hi Mich, How's things going???
Michelle: Great!
Adrian: So what are you working as now?
Michelle: Oh... ermm... (you put on ur best smile saying) Oh.. I'm paid-to-play... Isnt that wonderful job?
Adrian: Yes it is... Introduction to me?
Michelle: Be a Woman first!
by Slut Bitch September 24, 2006
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When a joke is exposed but people want others to think it’s real
The joystick is a paid actor
by josah August 1, 2022
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Slots for infomercials and sales for anything ranging from clothing, jewelry, and furniture.

After 1 AM, Girls Gone Wild.
Jimmy's parents thought he was staying up late to watch Gargoyles, but his imagination and Paid Programming were what really kept him up at night.
by Cthulhu July 26, 2021
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NO! Can you believe it!? I'm giving out free advertisements. Dishing out snappy one-liners. Changing lives and inspiring millions...... And I might have created a money generator and conquered China...
Salma Hayek "You're not being paid!?"

Hym "No! It's lame! But seriously, if Netflix wants some more free money, you seriously need to find whoever has the rights to Hajime no Ippo, BUY IT FROM THEM IMMEDIATELY, and then reboot the series the way you did with Baki the grappler! There's so much money to be made there. It's such a good show!"
by Hym Iam August 4, 2023
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