schtick

Other forms: schticks

Definitions of schtick
  1. noun
    (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
    synonyms: schtik, shtick, shtik
    see moresee less
    type of:
    business, byplay, stage business
    incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect
  2. noun
    (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
    synonyms: schtik, shtick, shtik
    see moresee less
    type of:
    buffoonery, clowning, frivolity, harlequinade, japery, prank
    acting like a clown or buffoon
  3. noun
    (Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating
    synonyms: schtik, shtick, shtik
    see moresee less
    type of:
    fast one, trick
    a cunning or deceitful action or device
  4. noun
    (Yiddish) a little; a piece
    synonyms: schtik, shtick, shtik
    see moresee less
    types:
    schtickl, schtikl, shtickl, shtikl
    a really little shtik
    type of:
    small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity
    an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘schtick'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of gold-punch.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family