spiel


2spiel

noun

Definition of SPIEL

: a voluble line of often extravagant talk : pitch

Examples of SPIEL

  1. I listened to the salesman's spiel but still refused to buy anything.
  2. He gave me a long spiel about the benefits of joining the club.

First Known Use of SPIEL

1896

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