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- US Pronunciation
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- [sprook]
- /spruk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sprook]
- /spruk/
Definition of spruiker word
- verb without object spruiker to make or give a speech, especially extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate. 1
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Origin of spruiker
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Spruiker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spruiker popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
spruiker usage trend in Literature
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