shtik

• اسم من أصل يديشي يدل على قطعة أو فقرة أو حيلة، وغالبًا ما يستخدم في سياق العروض أو الترفيه. وقد يعني أيضًا أسلوبًا أو تصرفًا مميزًا.

A noun of Yiddish origin referring to a piece, routine, or gimmick, often used in performance or entertainment contexts.

1. A small piece or amountB2informal

   A little bit or a small portion of something, often used in a general sense.

   قِطعة صغيرة

   • He only ate a shtik of bread for breakfast.
   • She gave me a shtik of advice before the interview.
   • I just need a shtik more time to finish this.

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   الأضدادabundancebulkheaplotmasspilequantity

2. Performer's gimmickB2informalart

   A rehearsed or characteristic bit of business or routine used by a performer to attract attention or create a signature style.

   الحركة المميزة

   • The comedian's shtik involves pretending to trip over his own feet.
   • Her shtik is to pause dramatically before delivering the punchline.
   • Every magician has a shtik to distract the audience.

   المرادفاتactbitgimmicknumberroutine

3. Prank or clowningB2informal

   A playful trick or piece of clowning, often intended to amuse.

   مزاح أو تمثيل مهرج

   • The kids pulled a silly shtik on their teacher.
   • His shtik at the party was to wear a ridiculous hat.
   • That was just a harmless shtik to make everyone laugh.

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4. Devious trickC1informal

   A cunning or dishonest trick, often involving cheating or deception.

   حيلة خبيثة

   • He tried a shtik to avoid paying the full price.
   • The con artist's shtik was to pretend to be a charity worker.
   • That was a cheap shtik to win the game unfairly.

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