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Word of the Day 01/22/20 Spruik

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This would have been the word of the day for January 22.

Spruik (verb)
spruik [ sprook ]

verb (used without object) Australian Slang.
1. to make or give a speech, especially extensively or elaborately; spiel; orate.

OTHER WORDS FROM SPRUIK
spruik·er, noun

Origin: First recorded in 1915–20; origin uncertain

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