Shtick (noun)

1. An individual's characteristic or distinctive style, often in entertainment.
2. A routine or performance that a person is known for.
3. A gimmick or trick that is used to attract attention.

Origin:

The word "shtick" is a yiddish word that originated in the early 20th century. it is a variant of the word "shtik" meaning a piece or routine, which comes from the word "shtick" meaning a stick or baton.

Examples:

1. His shtick of telling jokes in a silly voice never failed to make the audience laugh.
2. She always ended her performances with her signature shtick of singing a high note.
3. The comedian's shtick was telling jokes about growing up in a small town.
4. The magician's shtick was making large objects disappear.
5. His shtick of juggling while riding a unicycle was always a crowd-pleaser.