| 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 origin spruik 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 |