schtick

/ʃtɪk/
noun
  1. A particular style, talent, or gimmick that a performer or person is known for.
    • Her schtick involves juggling while telling jokes.
    • The comedian's schtick is pretending to forget his lines.
    • Every magician needs a good schtick to keep the audience interested.
  2. A piece of comic business or routine; a characteristic act or behavior.
    • The actor's schtick of tripping over his own feet got old fast.
    • Part of his schtick is wearing a ridiculous hat on stage.
    • He does the same schtick every time he tells that story.
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