Definition of Spiel

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

Exact synonyms: Line Of Gab, Patter
Generic synonyms: Channel, Communication Channel, Line

2. Verb. Replay (as a melody). "They will spiel the duet"; "She played the third movement very beautifully"
Exact synonyms: Play
Generic synonyms: Re-create
Specialized synonyms: Riff, Misplay, Fiddle, Replay, Prelude, Jazz, Rag, Bugle, Recapitulate, Repeat, Reprise, Reprize, Slur, Bang Out, Modulate, Tongue
Related verbs: Play
Derivative terms: Playing

3. Verb. Speak at great length (about something).
Generic synonyms: Speak, Talk

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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