单词 | spruik |
释义 | spruik in British English (ˈspruːɪk) verb (intransitive) Australian archaic, slang to speak in public (used esp of a showman or salesman) Derived forms spruiker (ˈspruiker) noun Word origin C20: of unknown originspruik in American English (spruːk) intransitive verb Austral slang to make or give a speech, esp. extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate Derived forms spruiker noun Word origin [1915–20; orig. uncert.]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: camouflage, costar, decoder, neorealism, stockpile |
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