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Definition of “spruiker”

spruiker (ˈspruːkə) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (Australian, archaic, slang) a person who speaks in public (esp a showman or salesman)

spruik (ˈspruːɪk Pronunciation for spruik

Definitions

verb

  1. intr (Australian, archaic, slang) to speak in public (used esp of a showman or salesman)

Derived Forms

ˈspruiker noun

Word Origin

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences Including 'spruiker'

' But he's wary of seeming a Mount Isa property spruiker , having lived through its booms and busts.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2005)
ASIC admits to having received thousands of consumer complaints regarding spruiker activities over the past five years.
The Australian (2004)

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