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.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, часто используемое в неформальном контексте, обозначающее характерный приём, трюк или элемент поведения, особенно используемый исполнителем для привлечения внимания, или небольшой предмет или фокус.

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.

   🇷🇺Кусочек

   Синонимы: bitcrumbfragmentmorselparticlescrapshredspeck

   Антонимы: 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.

   🇷🇺Фишка исполнителя

   Синонимы: 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.

   🇷🇺Шутка или клоунада

   Синонимы: 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.

   🇷🇺Мошеннический трюк

   Синонимы: artificedeceptiondodgegambitployrusestratagemsubterfugetrickwile