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spruik

American  
[sprook] / spruk /

verb (used without object)

Australian Slang.

  1. to make or give a speech, especially extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate.

spruik British  
/ ˈspruːɪk /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

  • spruiker noun

Etymology

Origin of spruik

First recorded in 1915–20; origin uncertain

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