noun
- a comic routine or gimmick
- a person’s particular talent, interest, or area of activity
Usage: informal; from Yiddish
Usage: informal
Examples
- The comedian’s schtik involved impersonating famous politicians.
- His whole schtik was pretending to be confused about modern technology.
- Playing the harmonica is really her schtik.
- That’s not my schtik – I’m more into painting than music.
- The restaurant’s schtik is serving everything in mason jars.
- Every magician needs a good schtik to stand out from the crowd.