shticks

variants also schticks or shtiks
plural of shtick
as in acts
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 shticks Why do these shticks elicit such delight? Elise Broach, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shticks
acts
Noun
  • Plans on the table include competitive gaming showcases, community programs for creators, fan meet-ups and concert-style shows featuring K-pop acts.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • After the initial accusation, the number of women accusing Watson of indecent acts during massage therapy appointments grew to 24.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Shticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shticks. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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