shtick

or shtik

[ shtik ]

nounSlang.
  1. (especially in comic acting) a routine or piece of business inserted to gain a laugh or draw attention to oneself.

  2. one's special interest, talent, etc.

Origin of shtick

1
First recorded in 1955–60; from Yiddish shtik “pranks, whims,” literally, “piece,” from Middle High German stücke, Old High German stucki (German Stück ); cf. stucco
  • Also schtick, schtik .

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shtick

schtick

/ (ʃtɪk) /


noun
  1. slang a comedian's routine; act; piece

Origin of shtick

1
C20: from Yiddish shtik piece, from Middle High German stücke

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