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0 pointsnatch7y ago0 comments

>Had to use a schtick, like in the old days.

What is that? Google's not helping.

0 pointsnatch7y ago0 comments

>Had to use a schtick, like in the old days.

What is that? Google's not helping.

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gduplessy7y ago· 3 in thread

Stick, written weirdly.

krapp7y ago

No, it's Yiddish parlance for an act, gimmick or commonly employed routine.

dpark7y ago

That makes no sense in this context. Typo or dictation error (stick -> schtick) makes far more sense.

I read it as "stick" as well. Like how people would use a broom stick to press the 'test' button on classic smoke detectors.

(Admittedly, I have no idea if the Nest version has a similar test)

lbotos7y ago· 1 in thread

usually people use that word when they are suggesting "that's someones schtick" which is like their habit or what they are known for.

Like trump's schtick is getting people riled up

natchOP7y ago

Uhh that’s clearly not what it means here though which is why I asked.

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