Shtick

Pronunciation: /ʃtɪk/

Definitions of shtick

noun a gimmick or routine used to attract attention or entertain others

Example Sentences

A1 He always does the same shtick in his comedy routine.

A2 The magician's shtick involves pulling rabbits out of a hat.

B1 The comedian's shtick is to make fun of everyday situations.

B2 The actor's shtick of playing the villain has made him famous.

C1 The politician's shtick of promising change has resonated with voters.

C2 The singer's shtick of incorporating different musical styles has earned critical acclaim.

Examples of shtick in a Sentence

formal The comedian's shtick involves a lot of observational humor and witty one-liners.

informal His shtick is to always tell cheesy jokes to break the ice.

slang She's got this whole shtick where she pretends to be clueless, but she's actually really smart.

figurative The politician's shtick of promising change without any concrete plans is starting to wear thin with voters.

Grammatical Forms of shtick

• past tense: shticked
• plural: shticks
• comparative: more shticky
• superlative: most shticky
• present tense: shticks
• future tense: will shtick
• perfect tense: have shticked
• continuous tense: is shticking
• singular: shtick
• positive degree: shtick
• infinitive: to shtick
• gerund: shticking
• participle: shticking

Origin and Evolution of shtick

First Known Use: 1896 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'shtick' originated from Yiddish, a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a comic theme or gimmick in vaudeville performances, 'shtick' has evolved to also mean a person's unique characteristic or style in a broader sense.