spieler
Americannoun
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a barker, as at a circus sideshow.
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a person with an extravagant line of talk.
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Australian. a swindler.
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Slang. an announcer for radio or television, especially one who gives commercials.
Etymology
Origin of spieler
From German, dating back to 1885–90; see origin at spiel, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Mike Pesca is back to take his rightful place as spieler in chief.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2017
He served a single term in Congress before running for governor of Pennsylvania, where he was known as "der ball spieler" — the ball player — in the state's Pennsylvania Dutch area.
From Time ● Jun. 14, 2017
He's shock-haired Peter, a sardonic Berlin cabaret spieler.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 11, 2011
Since his Seattle coffeehouse shows in the 1990s, Mike Daisey has been one hilarious spieler.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2011
More of a crowd was here; the voice of the spieler more insistent, yet low-pitched and businesslike.
From Desert Dust by Shepherd, J. Clinton
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