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Definition of “spiel”

spiel (ʃpiːl Pronunciation for spiel

Definitions

noun

  1. a glib plausible style of talk, associated esp with salesmen

verb

  1. intr to deliver a prepared spiel
  2. tr usually foll by off to recite (a prepared oration)

Derived Forms

ˈspieler noun

Word Origin

C19: from German Spiel play

Synonyms

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= patter, speech, pitch, recital, harangue, sales talk, sales patter

Example Sentences Including 'spiel'

A family of four arrive and Vince goes through his spiel again.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
All this because, today, it requires more than the salesman's spiel to come up trumps in the tough ctv league.
India Today (1997)
Even as a teenager Messier was a natural-born leader, one who could rally teammates with a dressing room spiel.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
He still likes to stand on a stage and deliver a spiel to the masses, but these days it's done in song.
New Zealand Herald (2003)
He wouldn't have come out with some spiel about Georgia unless he thought it was true.
Amanda Hemingway THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: The Sangreal Trilogy One (2004)
Mavis Sackville began her usual pious spiel about the importance of us being properly qualified.
Isabel Wolff RESCUING ROSE (2002)
On a brief visit over Christmas I found that he had changed his spiel to `Holiday sale, folks.
Lawson, Dominic (ed.) The Spectator Annual
The spiel reads: "If you've ever sat on a train wondering what the delay is, here's your chance to find out.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)
You'll come out with a long spiel of direct commands, and then smile and ask, `What do you think?
Lawson, Jonell Roses are for the Rich

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