Schtik
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
Framework senses
- §1
- (Yiddish) a devious trick
- §2
- (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
- §3
- (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
- §4
- (Yiddish) a little