Spruiker

Pronunciation: /ˈskruːkər/

Definitions of spruiker

noun a person who promotes or sells products or services, especially by public speaking or advertising

Example Sentences

A1 The spruiker outside the store was trying to attract customers with his loud voice.

A2 I saw a spruiker handing out flyers for a new restaurant in the city.

B1 The spruiker at the fair was promoting a new product with enthusiasm.

B2 The spruiker's persuasive speech convinced many people to try the new service.

C1 The spruiker's marketing tactics were effective in drawing a large crowd to the event.

C2 The spruiker's charismatic personality made him a successful salesperson.

Examples of spruiker in a Sentence

formal The spruiker outside the store was promoting the latest products to passersby.

informal I always see that spruiker trying to get people to come into the store.

slang That spruiker is really good at getting people's attention.

figurative The politician was seen as a spruiker for the new policy, constantly advocating for its benefits.

Grammatical Forms of spruiker

• past tense: spruiked
• plural: spruikers
• comparative: more spruiker
• superlative: most spruiker
• present tense: spruiks
• future tense: will spruik
• perfect tense: have spruiked
• continuous tense: is spruiking
• singular: spruiker
• positive degree: spruiker
• infinitive: to spruik
• gerund: spruiking
• participle: spruiking

Origin and Evolution of spruiker

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'spruiker' originated in Australia and is believed to have been derived from the British slang term 'spruik', which means to promote or advertise.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who promotes or advertises goods or services in a loud and enthusiastic manner, the term 'spruiker' has evolved to also refer to someone who promotes or advocates for a particular cause or idea.