English Explanatory Dictionary

shtick

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A generally humorous routine.
  2. A characteristic trait or theme, especially in the way people or media present themselves.
  3. A gimmick.

Pronunciation

/ʃtɪk/ en-us-shtick.ogg

Word forms

shtick shticks schtick schtik shtik

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish שטיק (shtik, “shtick, act, piece”). Cognate with German Stück, Dutch stuk. Doublet of shtuka, steck, and styca.

Derived words

get one's shtick together shticky
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