(economics, finance) A system of bartering, once common in Africa, in which traders remain silent, either because they have no language in common or because they both wish to keep secret and not discuss the origins of their goods (especially gold and salt).

plural of silent film

(business) A partner who is not actively involved in the running of a business. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see silent, partner.

plural of silent partner

plural of silent butler

plural of silent agitator

A sticker affixed in a public place to promote a sociopolitical cause.

plural of silent majority

An auction where people write secret bids on a piece of paper, and whoever has the highest bid wins the item.

(music) An event at which people dance to music that is transmitted through wireless headphones rather than played over a speaker system.