shtick (Meaning)
shtick (n)
(Yiddish) a little; a piece
(Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention
(Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning
(Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating
shtick Sentence Examples
- The comedian's shtick involved exaggerated hand gestures and a high-pitched voice.
- Despite his success, the actor felt trapped by his signature shtick.
- The teacher's shtick of using funny voices to illustrate concepts kept students engaged.
- The sales pitch relied heavily on the salesperson's smooth shtick.
- The politician's humble-everyman shtick was designed to appeal to voters.
- The singer's stage presence included over-the-top dance moves and a flamboyant shtick.
- The host's shtick of interrupting guests with witty remarks kept the audience entertained.
- The lawyer's closing argument relied on a sentimental shtick that evoked sympathy.
- The television show's shtick revolved around a group of friends living in a quirky apartment building.
- The magician's shtick included sleight of hand and a running commentary that kept the audience captivated.
FAQs About the word shtick
(Yiddish) a little; a piece, (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention, (Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowni
act, turn,routine, bit, number,signature
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The comedian's shtick involved exaggerated hand gestures and a high-pitched voice.
Despite his success, the actor felt trapped by his signature shtick.
The teacher's shtick of using funny voices to illustrate concepts kept students engaged.
The sales pitch relied heavily on the salesperson's smooth shtick.
