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shtick

noun

ˈshtik

variants also schtick or shtik

Definition of shtick

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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Player development is not an exact science and bringing him along at the right speed will be a delicate balancing act for Alonso, amplified by the pressure to keep piling up Premier League points.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The reissue includes more than half a dozen additional smashes from the Grammy-winning act, and fans of the group and those tunes in particular have turned the collection into not only a bestseller, but a top 10 success for the very first time.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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