The term "schpiel" (also spelled "spiel") typically refers to a persuasive speech or sales pitch that is often intended to convince someone to buy a product or service. It can also refer more broadly to any long or elaborate speech, often given with enthusiasm or showmanship. The word has its roots in Yiddish, where it originally meant "play" or "performance," but it has since come to be used primarily in the context of marketing and sales.