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Definitions spiel noun  A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade. A fast excuse or sales pitch. verb  To talk at length. Etymology: The word has two possible etymologies: from the Scots word for game, competition, or (sporting) match http://www.dsl.ac.uk/dsl/getent4.php?query=spiel&sset=1&fset=20&printset=20&searchtype= from the German Spiel from a Yiddish language word used in prison culture(from the German Spiel), an evolutionary stage between rap and hip hop and the earlier chain gang songs influenced by gospel and Afro-Caribbean music. Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for spiel for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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