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spiel

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spiel in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
    spiel  patter  line of gab 
verb
  1. replay (as a melody)
    "Play it again, Sam"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"
    play  spiel 
  2. speak at great length (about something)
    spiel 
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spiel in English Wiktionary

 
  1. (noun) A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
  2. (noun) A fast excuse or sales pitch.
  3. (verb) To talk at length.
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