schtick

• Nom d'origine yiddish désignant un numéro ou un sketch, souvent utilisé pour décrire une performance outrée d'un artiste, une plaisanterie ou une manœuvre sournoise.

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 piece or amountC1informal

   A small quantity or portion of something.

   petit morceau, petite quantité

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

   Synonymesbitcrumbdabdashdropfragmentiotajotmodicummorselparticlepiecepinchscrapshredsliversmidgenspeck

   Antonymesbulklotmasswhole

2. Performer's gimmickC1informal

   A distinctive or contrived routine, mannerism, or piece of business used by a performer to attract attention or create a comic effect.

   Numéro ou routine d'un artiste

   • His entire schtick is pretending to be clumsy on stage.
   • The comedian's schtick involves a lot of audience interaction.
   • She developed a new schtick for her magic act.

   Synonymesactbitgimmicknumberroutineturn

3. Prank or clowningC1informal

   A playful trick, joke, or piece of clowning behavior.

   Bouffonnerie, pitrerie

   • The kids were pulling a silly schtick in the backyard.
   • His schtick of wearing a fake mustache always gets a laugh.
   • That was just a harmless schtick to lighten the mood.

   Synonymesanticbuffoonerycaperclowninggagjokeprankstunttomfoolerytrick

4. Devious trickC1informal

   A cunning or dishonest trick, often involving cheating.

   tour pendable

   • He tried to pull a schtick to win the game unfairly.
   • The con artist's schtick was to pretend to be a charity worker.
   • She saw through his schtick and refused to participate.

   Synonymesartificedeceptionmaneuverployruseschemestratagemsubterfugetrickwile