Spiel: meaning, definitions and examples

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spiel

 

[ สƒpiหl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permainan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gra

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ juego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oyun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,678 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.