shtick

A noun of Yiddish origin referring to a piece or bit, often used to describe a performer's contrived routine, a prank, or a devious trick.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv jiddischen Ursprungs, das einen Teil oder eine Nummer bezeichnet; oft verwendet, um eine einstudierte Darbietung, einen Streich oder einen raffinierten Trick zu beschreiben.

1. A small amount or piece C1 informal

   A small quantity or fragment of something.

   • He only had a shtick of bread left.
   • She gave me a shtick of advice before the interview.
   • I need just a shtick more time to finish.

   🇩🇪Kleinigkeit

   Synonyme: bitfragmentpiecescrapsmidgen

2. Performer's gimmick C1 informal

   A contrived and often repeated routine or piece of business used by a performer to attract attention.

   • The comedian's shtick involves exaggerated facial expressions.
   • His shtick of pretending to forget his lines always gets a laugh.
   • She has a shtick where she juggles while telling jokes.

   🇩🇪Markenzeichen

   Synonyme: actbitgaggimmicknumberpieceroutineturn

3. Prank or clowning C1 informal

   A playful trick or piece of clowning behavior.

   • The kids pulled a silly shtick on their teacher.
   • His shtick of hiding behind doors scared everyone.
   • That was just a harmless shtick to lighten the mood.

   🇩🇪Scherz oder Clownerie

   Synonyme: anticbuffoonerycaperclowningescapadegagjokelarkpranktrick

4. Devious trick C1 informal

   A cunning or dishonest trick, often involving cheating.

   • He tried a shtick to avoid paying the bill.
   • That was a cheap shtick to win the game.
   • She saw through his shtick and refused to participate.

   🇩🇪Hinterlistiger Trick

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