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.

• 🇫🇷Nom couramment utilisé dans un contexte informel, désignant un numéro, un truc ou un élément de comportement caractéristique, en particulier employé par un artiste pour attirer l'attention, ou un petit objet ou tour.

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.

   🇫🇷Un petit morceau

   Synonymes: bitcrumbfragmentmorselparticlescrapshredspeck

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Numéro (de comédien)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Numéro de clown, canular

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Truc sournois

   Synonymes: artificedeceptiondodgegambitployrusestratagemsubterfugetrickwile