schtik

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Definition

Noun: 1. A characteristic or repeated piece of business, routine, or gimmick: A contrived, often habitual, mannerism or performance bit used by an entertainer or person to attract attention or define their persona. 2. A prank or piece of clowning: A comic routine or trick intended to amuse. 3. A devious trick; a bit of cheating: A dishonest or deceptive act. 4. A little; a piece: (Used informally) A small amount or portion of something.

Note: This word originates from Yiddish and is also commonly spelled "shtick" or "shtik."

Usage Examples
  • As a characteristic routine or gimmick:
    • The comedian's main schtik is pretending to be a confused tourist.
    • After a while, his self-deprecating humor felt like a tired schtik.
  • As a prank or piece of clowning:
    • His silly schtik with the rubber chicken made the children laugh.
  • As a devious trick:
    • The whole sympathy story was just a schtik to get money from people.
  • As a little piece (informal, Yiddish-influenced):
    • He offered me a schtik of advice before the meeting.
Advanced Usage
  • "To do one's schtik": To perform one's characteristic routine or act.
    • At every party, he does his schtik about being an expert wine taster.
  • "No schtik" / "Without any schtik": Honestly, directly, without gimmicks or pretense.
    • She gave a powerful speech, straight talk with no schtik.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shtick (n): The most common alternate spelling in English.
  • Shtik (n): Another common alternate spelling.
  • Schtick (n): A less common variant spelling.
Synonyms
  • Gimmick: A trick or device intended to attract attention.
  • Routine: A sequence of actions regularly followed; a performance act.
  • Act: A performance or persona adopted for effect.
  • Gag: A joke or comic bit.
  • Ploy: A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's advantage.
Related Idioms
  • "Same old schtik": Referring to a predictable, often tiresome, routine or behavior.
    • His excuses were just the same old schtik.
Noun
  1. (Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating
    • how did you ever fall for a shtik like that?
  2. (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
    • his shtik made us laugh
  3. (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
    • play it straight with no shtik
  4. (Yiddish) a little; a piece
    • give him a shtik cake
    • he's a shtik crazy
    • he played a shtik Beethoven

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