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shtik

shtik

9.9
A small piece or amount of something
  • noun
  • /ʃtɪk/
  • Slang
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  • Can I have just a shtik of that chocolate cake, please?

Examples

  • He still had a shtik of the song stuck in his head.

  • She added a little shtik of humor to the presentation.

  • They gave me a shtik advice that really helped.

  • Do you have a shtik of advice for me?

  • Can I have just a shtik of that chocolate cake, please?

  • She added a little shtik of humor to the presentation.

  • Do you have a shtik of advice for me?

Synonyms

speck
vsshtik
66 1.3

A very small spot or amount of something

is the Yiddish informal idea of a small fragment, not just a spot
smidge
vsshtik
  • Informal
14 7.9

A very small amount of something

is the informal Yiddish term for a small tangible piece
shtickl
vsshtik
  • Informal
1 9.9

A small piece of food like a tiny slice or bite

is the Yiddish informal term for a small piece
schtikl
vsshtik
  • Informal
9.9

A small piece of food or a tiny amount of something

is the Yiddish informal term for general small fragments
shtikl
vsshtik
  • Slang
9.9

A small piece of food like bread or cheese

is the Yiddish informal label for small bits
schtik
vsshtik
  • US
9.9

A small amount of something you can taste or try

is the Yiddish informal word rather than a neutral term

How Big

chunk
265 2.4
piece
∞ 1.0
shtik
  • Slang
9.9
bit
∞ 1.0
crumb
96 1.0
speck
66 1.3

Surface Forms

shtik singular
shtiks plural

Etymology

Shtik comes from Yiddish and the German word Stück, which means 'piece'. In everyday use it keeps that simple sense, so shtik can just mean a small 'piece' or a little bit of something.