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noun

a comic scene or piece of business, as in a vaudeville act
an attention-getting device
a special trait, talent, etc.

Origin: < E Yiddish shtik, pl., pranks, interpreted as sing. < shtik, lit., piece < MHG stücke

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also schtick or shtik

noun
Slang

A characteristic attribute, talent, or trait that is helpful in securing recognition or attention: waiters in tropical attire are part of the restaurant's shtick.
An entertainment routine or gimmick.

Origin:

Origin: Yiddish shtik, piece, routine

Origin: , from Middle High German stücke, piece

Origin: , from Old High German stukki, crust, fragment

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