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spruik

spruik

9.9
A short lively speech that tries to attract customers
  • noun
  • /spruːk/
  • Australian
translation icon : discurso promocional
  • After his impressive spruik, many customers lined up to try the new product.

Examples

  • The salesman gave an enthusiastic spruik about the new product.

  • She prepared a short spruik to present at the business expo.

  • The travel agent gave a lively spruik to encourage people to join the tour.

  • Can you give me a quick spruik on this service?

  • The travel agent gave a lively spruik to encourage people to join the tour.

  • After his impressive spruik, many customers lined up to try the new product.

  • She prepared a short spruik to present at the business expo.

Synonyms

pitch
vsspruik
147 4.2

A place where a seller sets up to sell goods

is only the promotional speech, not the place used to sell goods
sales pitch
vsspruik
26 3.2

A short talk to convince someone to buy something

is broader, used to attract customers, attention, or support
spiel
vsspruik
  • Informal
18 7.9

A long talk that tries to convince people to buy something

is a promotional speech without the glib or overly long style
sales talk
vsspruik
1 3.0

Speech that tries to make someone buy something

is a planned promotional speech aiming to attract customers or wider support
salesy pitch
vsspruik
  • Informal
7.9

A message that tries too hard to get you to buy something

is a promotional speech without the overt pushy or insincere tone

How Promotional

hard sell
  • Informal
15 5.3
hype
146 4.3
sales pitch
26 3.2
spruik
  • Australian
9.9
pitch
147 4.2
announcement
738 1.5
to mention
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

spruik singular
spruiks plural

Etymology

Spruik comes from Australian English and is like a lively piece of speak or 'talk' used to sell things. Think of a short, loud pitch that draws a crowd, which is why a spruik can mean a promotional speech.