Spruiker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [ˈspɹʉːkə] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Spruiker is a noun meaning (Australia) One who spruiks business, a tout.
Meaning
(Australia) One who spruiks business, a tout.
More Meanings
- (Australia) One who toots their own horn.
Example Sentences
At the convention of the Victorian Protestant Federation G. A. Judkins alleged that attractive young girls were used as spruikers, luring Melburnians to gamble.⁷¹
Our days were filled with new sensations – the bite of every dragon fruit, the smell of roasting meat emanating from the dog restaurants near the Red River, the endless chatter of spruikers and peddlers.
1993, Mark St Leon, The Wizard of the Wire: The Story of Con Colleano, Aboriginal Studies Press, Australia, page 9, The spruiker then asked, “Now we want to know, will anyone have a go at the heavyweight? If anyone can stand four rounds we will give them a five-pound note and the best bottle of wine in the town”.
Word Forms
- spruikers
Synonyms for spruiker
Depending on context, synonyms include barker, tout.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spamvertiser, solicitor, pitchman, advertizer, sprayer, advertiser.
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