Spiel
noun
A long and often repetitive speech that is typically used for persuasion.
The salesperson gave his usual spiel about the benefits of the product.
Often appears as...
- give a spiel
- sales spiel
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To talk for a long time in a way that is intended to persuade or sell something.
He was spieling off about the innovative features of their latest product.
Often appears as...
- spiel off
- start spieling
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A long and often repetitive speech that is typically used for persuasion.
The salesperson gave his usual spiel about the benefits of the product.
Often appears as...
- give a spiel
- sales spiel
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To talk for a long time in a way that is intended to persuade or sell something.
He was spieling off about the innovative features of their latest product.
Often appears as...
- spiel off
- start spieling
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasive Intent
Used to convince the listener about a specific point or to buy something.
During the presentation, he launched into a spiel about the company's unmatched customer service.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Settings
Common in casual or marketing talk, not in formal writing.
At the party, Mark gave us a spiel about his travel adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Monologue
Often a one-sided, lengthy talk without interruption.
The comedian’s spiel had everyone in the room laughing.
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasive Intent
Used to convince the listener about a specific point or to buy something.
During the presentation, he launched into a spiel about the company's unmatched customer service.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Settings
Common in casual or marketing talk, not in formal writing.
At the party, Mark gave us a spiel about his travel adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Monologue
Often a one-sided, lengthy talk without interruption.
The comedian’s spiel had everyone in the room laughing.
Pro Tip 1/3Persuasive Intent
Used to convince the listener about a specific point or to buy something.
During the presentation, he launched into a spiel about the company's unmatched customer service.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Settings
Common in casual or marketing talk, not in formal writing.
At the party, Mark gave us a spiel about his travel adventures.
Pro Tip 3/3Monologue
Often a one-sided, lengthy talk without interruption.
The comedian’s spiel had everyone in the room laughing.
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Safari Live - Day 372 PIPE...
safari life opening but he was on walk and none of us had animals so as they were about to go live with him they realized he'd never done one so they said to him you have to say this is far alive but you know obviously we do a little 20-second spiel of this is so
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A theory of everything PIPE...
I do, because at least there you stood a chance. You know? I used to actually hang up on them. But then I read in "Dear Abby" that that was rude. So the next time that one called I let him get halfway through his spiel and then I said,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 372 PIPE...
safari life opening but he was on walk and none of us had animals so as they were about to go live with him they realized he'd never done one so they said to him you have to say this is far alive but you know obviously we do a little 20-second spiel of this is so
Video examples
A theory of everything PIPE...
I do, because at least there you stood a chance. You know? I used to actually hang up on them. But then I read in "Dear Abby" that that was rude. So the next time that one called I let him get halfway through his spiel and then I said,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Killer Mike
American Musician
It's a totally different spiel when I talk at Morehouse. But when I'm talking at MIT? At the University of Cincinnati? I'm telling white people, in order to stop systemic racism, you must first befriend, become a colleague of, get to know intimately, put yourself culturally in the framework of someone who doesn't look like you.
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Conor Oberst
American Musician
When I run into a person or a kid that comes up and gives me the spiel about, 'Hey, I got your record at this time in my life, and it really helped me,' that stuff totally still rings true. If you're standing there talking to someone, it's really easy to tell if they're being authentic or not. And that's great.
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Lisa Blatt
American Lawyer
My nine-year-old was trying to read my spiel. When she tried to pronounce the word 'pharmaceutical,' it was frightening. She would love to argue in the Supreme Court one day. My son asked me, 'Mommy, why do you have to have so many arguments? Why can't you have agreements?
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Robert Crumb
American Artist
People still make me nervous, but gradually over the years I've developed kind of like a public personality, so I can talk. I have my spiel, I have my stories.
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Maddie Marlow
American Musician
We poured our whole hearts into 'Start Here,' and I cannot wait to just show our fans the whole Maddie & Tae spiel.
Quote examples
Killer Mike
American Musician
It's a totally different spiel when I talk at Morehouse. But when I'm talking at MIT? At the University of Cincinnati? I'm telling white people, in order to stop systemic racism, you must first befriend, become a colleague of, get to know intimately, put yourself culturally in the framework of someone who doesn't look like you.
Quote examples
Conor Oberst
American Musician
When I run into a person or a kid that comes up and gives me the spiel about, 'Hey, I got your record at this time in my life, and it really helped me,' that stuff totally still rings true. If you're standing there talking to someone, it's really easy to tell if they're being authentic or not. And that's great.
Quote examples
Lisa Blatt
American Lawyer
My nine-year-old was trying to read my spiel. When she tried to pronounce the word 'pharmaceutical,' it was frightening. She would love to argue in the Supreme Court one day. My son asked me, 'Mommy, why do you have to have so many arguments? Why can't you have agreements?
Quote examples
Robert Crumb
American Artist
People still make me nervous, but gradually over the years I've developed kind of like a public personality, so I can talk. I have my spiel, I have my stories.
Quote examples
Maddie Marlow
American Musician
We poured our whole hearts into 'Start Here,' and I cannot wait to just show our fans the whole Maddie & Tae spiel.
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