noun
shtick
shtihk
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.”
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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
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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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