shticks

variants also schticks or shtiks
Definition of shticksnext
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
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acts
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  • Most other acts by those of a Wolves persuasion barely generated a murmur, and the lap of appreciation by head coach Rob Edwards brought more than a smattering of boos.
    Steve Madeley, New York Times, 18 May 2026
  • As streaming technology improves and festivals continue drawing top-shelf acts, livestreams of music festivals have become more common.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 May 2026

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“Shticks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shticks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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