spiel
IPA: spˈiɫ
noun
- A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
- (music) An early form of rap music.
- A game of curling.
verb
- (intransitive) To talk at length.
- (intransitive) To give a sales pitch; to promote by speaking.
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Examples of "spiel" in Sentences
- The salesman gave us a long spiel about the benefits of the product
- I could tell he was just giving me a rehearsed spiel to try and convince me to buy
- Don't fall for his smooth spiel, he's just trying to manipulate you
- The politician's campaign spiel was full of promises that seemed too good to be true
- She practiced her spiel in front of the mirror before the big presentation
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