shtick

• Sustantivo de origen yidis que designa un número o rutina característica de un artista, o bien una estratagema, artimaña o travesura peculiar.

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.

1. A small amount or pieceC1informal

   A small quantity or fragment of something.

   pequeña cantidad o trozo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbitfragmentpiecescrapsmidgen

2. Performer's gimmickC1informal

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

   Número característico de un artista

   • 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.

   Sinónimosactbitgaggimmicknumberpieceroutineturn

3. Prank or clowningC1informal

   A playful trick or piece of clowning behavior.

   Payasada o broma

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanticbuffoonerycaperclowningescapadegagjokelarkpranktrick

4. Devious trickC1informal

   A cunning or dishonest trick, often involving cheating.

   Treta engañosa

   • 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.