schtik

Examples

• All

• She included a funny schtik about her cat in her stand-up routine that captivated the crowd.

• Each schtik he performed added a unique flavor to his set and showcased his talent.

• Your schtik, Earlmundo, clearly stamps you as either an ignoramus or a crypto.

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Synonyms

T

trick

vsschtik

• Informal

220 1.6

A playful act done to surprise or make people laugh

is broader, including planned stage routines and nondeceptive jokes

P

practical joke

vsschtik

40 3.0

A trick played on someone to make others laugh

is broader, also covering performed routines or non‑targeted jokes

S

schtick

vsschtik

8 8.9

A regular joke or routine a performer uses to get laughs

is used for a single prank or joke rather than a regular routine

S

slapstick

vsschtik

6 4.9

Comedy that uses clumsy falls and silly chases to make people laugh

is broader, covering verbal jokes and simple pranks not only physical acts

C

clowning

vsschtik

5 3.2

Acting in a silly way to make people laugh

is narrower, also including scripted routines and one‑off pranks

G

gleek

vsschtik

• Archaic

1 9.9

A teasing remark said to make people laugh

is more general, including physical pranks and full performance pieces

S

shtik

vsschtik

• Slang

1 9.9

A funny act a performer uses to make people laugh

can also mean a single prank or isolated joke rather than repeated act

How Elaborate

routine

151 3.2

schtik

• US

1 9.9

prank

• Informal

228 3.2

joke

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Etymology