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| shtick [ shtik ] (plural shticks) or schtick [ shtik ] (plural schticks) or shtik [ shtik ] (plural shtiks) |
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1. special attribute of somebody: something that especially characterizes somebody, e.g. an interest, talent, trait, job, or hobby
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slang
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2. entertainer's routine: a comedian's or entertainer's act or gimmick
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informal
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3. exaggeration: an exaggerated complaint or extreme position
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humorous
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| [Mid-20th century. Via Yiddish, "piece, routine" < Old High German stucki] |
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