noun
shtick
shtihk
noun
1
A repeated, characteristic routine or gimmick used to attract attention or amuse an audience.
"The comedian's whole shtick relies on deadpan delivery."
"Complaining about the weather is basically his shtick."
How to Use Shtick
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person's signature routine, gimmick, or way of presenting themselves.
When to use it
Informal; common in comedy, entertainment, and casual conversation.
Common pairings
comedy shtick
his usual shtick
Word Forms
shticks plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish shtik, meaning "a piece" or "an act."