Lexic.us

Definition of Spiel

1. Verb. Replay (as a melody). "They will spiel the duet"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"

2. Noun. Plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson).

3. Verb. Speak at great length (about something).

Definition of Spiel

1. Noun. A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade. ¹

2. Noun. A fast excuse or sales pitch. ¹

3. Verb. To talk at length. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spiel

1. to talk at length [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spiel

spiderwebbed spiderwebbing spiderwebs spiderwort spiderwort family spiderworts spidery spides spie spied

spiegel spiegel iron spiegeleisen spiegeleisens spiegels spiel (current term) spiel off spieled spieler spielers

spieling spiels spier spiered spiering spiers spies spieth spif spife

Literary usage of Spiel

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Sportby C. M. van Stockum by C. M. van Stockum (1914)
"spiel No. ¡0). kl. 8». Leipzig. 1912. M. —.60 204S Zeitschrift. Das Billard. ... 95 S. (Aus Bibliothek für Sport und spiel). 8». Leipzig. 1911. M. 1.80 geb. ..."

2. Elson's Music Dictionary: Containing the Definition and Pronunciation of by Louis Charles Elson (1905)
"spiel-art (Ger.) (speel-ärt.) Manner of playing, style of performance. spielen (Ger. ... spiel-leute (Ger. pi.) (spiel-loi-ie.) Musicians. spiel-mann (Ger. ..."

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