spieler

[ spee-ler ]

noun

1. a barker, as at a circus sideshow.
2. a person with an extravagant line of talk.
3. Australian. a swindler.
4. Slang. an announcer for radio or television, especially one who gives commercials.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spieler¹

From German, dating back to 1885–90; spiel, -er ¹

Example Sentences

That struck Goldie as the height of humor, a bank sneak having the nerve to deck himself out as a gospel-spieler.

From Project Gutenberg

More of a crowd was here; the voice of the spieler more insistent, yet low-pitched and businesslike.

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Yes, sir, I jest camped right down and listened to that spieler; and he was shore glad to talk.

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At first I thought he was a spieler, and afterwards I thought that he was a mug.

From Project Gutenberg

Junger Spieler, alter Bettler—Young a gambler, old a beggar.

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Related Words

• broadcaster
• disc jockey
• newscaster
• reporter