schtikl
- noun
- /ʃtɪkəl/
- Informal
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- There's a schtikl of cheese left in the fridge if you're hungry.
Examples
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He asked for just a schtikl of cake after dinner.
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Let me have a schtikl of your sandwich; I just want a taste.
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Can I have a schtikl of cake?
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She cut a small schtikl of cheese.
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He asked for just a schtikl of cake after dinner.
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Let me have a schtikl of your sandwich; I just want a taste.
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There's a schtikl of cheese left in the fridge if you're hungry.
Synonyms
51
3.9
A very thin small piece cut or broken from something like wood
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3.2
A small piece of food that you eat in one bite
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1.0
A small piece of food taken from a larger serving
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9.9
A small piece of food like a tiny slice or bite
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9.9
A very small piece or amount of something
A small piece of food like bread or cheese
A small amount of something you can taste or try
A small piece or amount of something
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Etymology
The word schtikl comes from the Yiddish shtikl, which comes from the German Stück meaning 'piece', and the small ending -l means 'little'. So schtikl is a 'little piece', often used for a small bit of food or a tiny portion.