1. a comic routine or gimmick
Usage: informal; from Yiddish
2. a person’s particular talent, interest, or area of activity
Usage: informal; from Yiddish

Examples

• The comedian’s shtik involved pretending to forget his lines.
• His whole shtik is making fun of everyday situations.
• Playing the piano is really her shtik.
• That’s not my shtik – I’m better at writing than performing.
• The magician’s card trick shtik never gets old.
• Cooking elaborate meals became his weekend shtik.