variants also schtick or shtik
Definition of shticknext
as in act
a performance regularly presented by an individual or group his shtick as a falling-down drunk isn't funny to people battling alcoholism

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Recent Examples of shtick The group’s schtick, showmanship, and penchant for casual bedlam is part of the package. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 The sequel, which saw the Hill and Tatum repeat their undercover schtick in college, topped that total with a $331 million box office haul. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 June 2026 Thankfully, not only does Springsteen enjoy the whole shtick, but Azaria got his personal thumbs-up in an unexpected way. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 28 May 2026 And of course Groucho wore one here and there, spoofing it in his rich, lightning-fast schtick as well. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shtick
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act
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  • While investigations into their death continues, experts say there are indications that some of the influencers did have relationships with criminal organizations and were killed as acts of reprisal by rival factions.
    Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • After working for more than a decade in club music’s trenches, the brothers now aspired to be not merely DJs, but a dance-music act known for spectacular live performances.
    Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Shtick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shtick. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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