spruik

[ sprook ]

verb (used without object)Australian Slang.
  1. to make or give a speech, especially extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate.

Origin of spruik

1
First recorded in 1915–20; origin uncertain

Other words from spruik

  • spruiker, noun

Words Nearby spruik

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British Dictionary definitions for spruik

spruik

/ (ˈspruːɪk) /


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

Origin of spruik

1
C20: of unknown origin

Derived forms of spruik

  • spruiker, noun

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