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Definition of shtick

shtick

/ʃtɪk/
shtick
Plural:shticks
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shtick Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A gimmick, comic routine, or theatrical stage bit associated with a particular performer.

Example

"The comedian's self-deprecating shtick has been winning over audiences for decades."

2

One's special trait, interest, talent, or characteristic style of behavior.

Example

"Playing the reluctant curmudgeon at office meetings is just part of his usual shtick."

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• Rhymes for shtick

• Nearby Words

shrublike
shrug
shrunken
shtick
shubunkin goldfish
shuck
shucks

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-20th century from Yiddish 'shtik', meaning a piece, bit, or prank, which itself derives from Middle High German 'stücke' (piece).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shtick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shtick
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