# shtick

> English word · Noun · IPA /ʃtɪk/ · frequency rank #51,991

## Definitions
1. A generally humorous routine.
2. A characteristic trait or theme, especially in the way people or media present themselves.
3. A gimmick.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Yiddish שטיק (shtik, “shtick, act, piece”). Cognate with German Stück, Dutch stuk. Doublet of shtuka, steck, and styca.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shtick