SPRUIK

Meaning of SPRUIK in English

— spruiker , n.

/sproohk/ , v.i. Australian Slang.

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

[ 1915-20; orig. uncert. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012

SPRUIK — [ spru:k ] ■ verb Austral. informal speak in public, especially to advertise a show. Derivatives ~er noun Origin early …
Concise Oxford English vocab
SPRUIK — spruik BrE AmE spruːk ▷ spruiked spruːkt ▷ spruiker/s ˈspruːk ə/z AmE \ - ə r/z ▷ spruiking ˈspruːk ɪŋ …
Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary
SPRUIK — v.intr. Austral. & NZ sl. speak in public, esp. as a showman. øøspruiker n. [20th c.: orig. unkn.]
Английский основной разговорный словарь
SPRUIK — v.intr. Austral. & NZ sl. speak in public, esp. as a showman. spruiker n. [ 20th c.: orig. unkn. ]
Concise Oxford English Dictionary
SPRUIK — v.intr. Austral. & NZ sl. speak in public, esp. as a showman. Derivatives: spruiker n. Etymology: 20th c.: orig. unkn.
Oxford English vocab
SPRUIKER — ˈsprükə(r) noun ( -s ) Etymology: Australian slang spruik to give a speech, make a barker's spiel (of unknown origin) …
Webster's New International English Dictionary

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