shtick

A characteristic attribute, talent, or trait that is helpful in securing recognition or attention.

An entertainment routine or gimmick.

A person’s special talent, line of business, or habitual activity.

A comic routine or a specific gag inserted in a show for laughs.

A characteristic trait or theme.

A gimmick.

(Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention

(Yiddish) a devious trick; a bit of cheating

(Yiddish) a prank or piece of clowning

(Yiddish) a little; a piece