spruik

[ sprook ]

verb (used without object)

, Australian Slang.

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

spruik

/ ˈspruːɪk /

verb

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

Derived Forms

• ˈspruiker, noun

Other Words From

• spruiker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of spruik¹

First recorded in 1915–20; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of spruik¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Jamil, who has admitted to falling prey to “miracle” weight-loss products as a teen, tweeted in November that she hopes stars who spruik these products “s--- their pants in public”.

From Fox News

Facing stagnant sales at home, the Old World's lordliest vintners must leave their crumbling châteaus, and the New World's biggest brand managers forsake their suburban bottling plants, all to spruik their wares at Hong Kong's wine expos.

From Time