schtik

A noun, often used in informal contexts, referring to a characteristic routine, gimmick, or piece of behavior, especially one used by a performer to attract attention, or a small item or trick.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, oft im informellen Kontext verwendet, bezeichnet eine charakteristische Masche, einen Trick oder ein Verhaltenselement, besonders wenn ein Künstler damit Aufmerksamkeit erregt, oder einen kleinen Gegenstand bzw. Zauberkunststück.

1. A small piece or amount C1 informal

   A little bit or a small portion of something.

   • He only had a schtik of cake left.
   • She gave him a schtik of advice before he left.
   • I just need a schtik more time to finish.

   🇩🇪Kleinigkeit

   Synonyme: bitcrumbfragmentmorselparticlescrapshredspeck

   Antonyme: abundancebulkbundleheaploadlotmasspilequantitystack

2. Performer's gimmick C1 informal

   A contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention.

   • The comedian's schtik involves pretending to forget his lines.
   • Her schtik is to always wear a funny hat on stage.
   • The magician's schtik with the disappearing coin never gets old.

   🇩🇪Trick des Künstlers

   Synonyme: actbitbusinessgimmickroutineshtick

3. Prank or clowning C1 informal

   A prank or piece of clowning.

   • The kids pulled a silly schtik on their teacher.
   • His schtik of hiding behind doors always makes everyone laugh.
   • The clown's schtik involved a bucket of confetti.

   🇩🇪Streich oder Clownerie

   Synonyme: anticcapergagjokeprankstunttrick

4. Devious trick C1 informal

   A devious trick or a bit of cheating.

   • He tried a schtik to get out of paying the bill.
   • The con artist's schtik was to pretend to be a charity worker.
   • She saw through his schtik and refused to participate.

   🇩🇪Trickbetrug

   Synonyme: artificedeceptiondodgegambitployrusestratagemsubterfugetrickwile