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Meaning of spruik | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
spɹuːk

Definitions

To promote a thing or idea to another person, usually informally.

Australia, transitive

Examples

“There was no spruiking or showmanship, no flash⟳ shirts or ten-gallon hats.”
“Lennon spruiks laptop 28 years after his death [title]”
“It can be a hard job, constantly on your feet, trying to think⟳ of things to say⟳ to lure people into the store you are spruiking for.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

spruiked spruiking spruiks spruing sprung sprung to life

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