Spiel: meaning, definitions and examples
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spiel
[ สpiหl ]
sales pitch
A spiel is a lengthy or extravagant speech or argument intended to persuade. Often used in sales contexts, it can refer to a rehearsed or practiced presentation designed to impress an audience or sell a product.
Synonyms
monologue, pitch, presentation, talk.
Examples of usage
- The salesperson gave a long spiel about the benefits of the new vacuum cleaner.
- I can't stand the spiel they give at those timeshare presentations.
- His spiel about the charity event really moved the audience.
talk extensively
To spiel means to speak or recite at length, often in a persuasive manner. This action may involve explaining something in a detailed way or delivering a well-rehearsed speech.
Synonyms
deliberate, expound, rattle off, recite.
Examples of usage
- She spieled on about her recent travels.
- He began to spiel about his new project.
- They spieled the details of the event to anyone who would listen.
Translations
Translations of the word "spiel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jogo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Spiel
๐ฎ๐ฉ permainan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ gra
๐ฏ๐ต ใฒใผใ
๐ซ๐ท jeu
๐ช๐ธ juego
๐น๐ท oyun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hra
๐ธ๐ฐ hra
๐จ๐ณ ๆธธๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ igra
๐ฎ๐ธ leikur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ oyun
๐ฒ๐ฝ juego
Etymology
The word "spiel" originates from the German word "spielen," which means "to play." It was adopted into English in the early 20th century, initially referring to a performative or playful conversation, often with an element of showmanship or salesmanship. Over time, its usage expanded into contexts where a persuasive or lengthy speech is delivered, often in commercial settings or as part of entertainment. The associated connotations with dramatization and sales pitches helped solidify its role in American speech and culture, where it is frequently used to denote exaggerated or rehearsed dialogue intended to influence or sway an audience.