shtick
Shtick (noun) means a repeated, characteristic routine or gimmick used to attract attention or amuse an audience. Example: “The comedian's whole shtick relies on deadpan delivery.”
How to use shtick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person's signature routine, gimmick, or way of presenting themselves.
Informal; common in comedy, entertainment, and casual conversation.
Word forms
shticks plural
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The comedian's whole _____ relies on deadpan delivery.
Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish shtik, meaning "a piece" or "an act."
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What does “shtick” mean?
The word “shtick” means a repeated, characteristic routine or gimmick used to attract attention or amuse an audience. In plain terms, a person's signature routine, gimmick, or way of presenting themselves.
How do you pronounce “shtick”?
“Shtick” is pronounced shtihk (/ʃtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “shtick” in a sentence?
Here is “shtick” used in a sentence: “The comedian's whole shtick relies on deadpan delivery.”
What part of speech is “shtick”?
“Shtick” is a noun.
Where does the word “shtick” come from?
The word “shtick” comes from Yiddish. Borrowed from Yiddish shtik, meaning "a piece" or "an act.".
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