schtick US
ʃtɪk
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Definition of schtick - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entertainmentRareUSperformer's routine or gimmick for entertainmentRareUS
  • The comedian's schtick always makes the audience laugh.
gimmick routine
2.
personal talentRareUSperson's special talent or interestRareUS
  • Playing guitar is her schtick, she's really good at it..
act gimmick routine
3.
personalityRareUSdistinctive behavior or activity characteristic of someoneRareUS
  • Her schtick is always arriving fashionably late.
act gimmick routine
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Origin of schtick

Yiddish, shtik (piece)

Examples of schtick in a sentence

  • The actor's schtick involved impersonating famous politicians.
  • Cooking is his schtick, and he excels at it.
  • Her schtick is painting, and she has a unique style.
  • His comedy schtick involves impersonations.
  • The magician's schtick includes pulling rabbits out of hats.

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  1. French:numéro, dada, ...
  2. German:Nummer, besondere Fähigkeit, ...
  3. Italian:numero, abilità speciale, ...
  4. Spanish:número, talento especial, ...
  5. Portuguese:truque, talento especial, ...
  6. Chinese:套路, 特长, ...
  7. Japanese:芸, 特技, ...
  8. Arabic:خُدْعَة, موهبة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁטִיק, כִּשָּׁרוֹן מְיֻחָד, ...
  10. Russian:номер, особый талант, ...
  11. Ukrainian:номер, особливий талант, ...
  12. Hindi:श्टिक, विशेष प्रतिभा, ...

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