"Spry" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Energetic and lively, with a sense of vigor and vitality; agile and nimble.
Example: "He was a spry old man who still climbed mountains at 80."
A sprue is a small tube or passage, especially one that is narrow and tapering, typically one that is hollow or contains a liquid or gas.
To spruik means to enthusiastically and often insincerely promote or publicize something, particularly especially something considered insignificant or useless, in order to deceive or cheat.
To enthusiastically and loudly promote or publicize something, often with exaggerated claims or emphasis.
To promote or advertise something enthusiastically, often in a loud and boastful way, often using sensational or exaggerated language.
Sprung refers to a sudden or impulsive movement, often in a way that is energetic or spontaneous.<br><br>Example: "She sprang up from her seat to dance."<br><br>It can also mean to have been put into place or set up quickly, often in a way that is sudden or unexpected.<br><br>Example: "The paratrooper's parachute was sprang from the aircraft."<br><br>In addition, "sprung" can be used to describe something that has been trapped or caught, often in a way that is sudden or unexpected.<br><br>Example: "The mouse was sprang in the trap."<br><br>Finally, in archery, "sprung" refers to the moment when the arrow leaves the bow string.<br><br>Example: "The archer released the arrow and watched as it was sprung from the bow."
A popular Swiss chocolatier that is especially famous for its delicious Swiss chocolate truffles.
Spuds are a colloquial or informal term for potatoes, especially in British and Irish English, or Newfoundland English.
The word "spue" is a somewhat archaic or obsolete term, but it can refer to the act of vomiting or spitting up mucus or other fluid.
Spumante is a type of Italian sparkling wine that is produced using the same method as champagne, but it is typically less expensive and made from a blend of grape varieties such as Glera, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Moscato. It is characterized by its fine, long-lasting bubble and has a slightly sweeter taste than other sparkling wines.
A spumavirus is a type of retrovirus, a family of viruses that have a genetic material made of RNA (ribonucleic acid) rather than DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which is more common in viruses. <br><br>The term is classed based on the shape of the viral particles, with "spuma" meaning "foam" in Latin. This spumavirus infects the cells in the nervous system of marine mammals.