spruik
[ sprook ]
verb (used without object)Australian Slang.
to make or give a speech, especially extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate.
Origin of spruik
1First 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
(intr) Australian archaic, slang to speak in public (used esp of a showman or salesman)
Origin of spruik
1C20: of unknown origin
Derived forms of spruik
- spruiker, noun
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