What is the meaning, origin and usage of word ‘Spiel’?

Meaning: A noun, spiel is a fast speech. It is most often a speech that has been rehearsed well before and is used to convince someone to buy something or agree with something.

Origin: The word traces its origin to its German root, spielen. It is also used as a verb that means “to play music” which is the word’s original meaning if we go by its German root.

Usage: The morning was just breaking and the salesman was already there at our door, ready with his opening spiel.

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