שטיק

Yiddish

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German stücke, from Old High German stucki. Cognate with German Stück. For sense 2, compare Polish sztuczka.

Noun

שטיק • (shtikf or n, plural שטיקער (shtiker), diminutive שטיקל (shtikl)

  1. piece (of something)
  2. trick
  3. act, shtick
  4. hobby, soapbox

Descendants

  • English: shtick, shtik, schtick, schtik