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spruik — 1916, of unknown origin … Etymology dictionary
spruik — /spruk / (say sproohk) Colloquial –verb (i) 1. to harangue or address a meeting: to spruik the benefits of a unionised workforce. 2. to harangue prospective customers to entice them into a show, strip joint, shop, etc.: *In Chinatown they are now …
spruik — spruiker, n. /sproohk/, v.i. Australian Slang. to make or give a speech, esp. extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate. [1915 20; orig. uncert.] * * * … Universalium
spruik — [spru:k] verb Austral. informal speak in public, especially to advertise a show. Derivatives spruiker noun Origin early 20th cent.: of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
spruik — v.intr. Austral. & NZ sl. speak in public, esp. as a showman. Derivatives: spruiker n. Etymology: 20th c.: orig. unkn … Useful english dictionary
spruiker — ˈsprükə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: Australian slang spruik to give a speech, make a barker s spiel (of unknown origin) + er Australia : barker * * * spruikˈer noun … Useful english dictionary
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