shtick

/ʃtɪk/
noun
  1. A particular type of behavior, performance, or routine that someone is known for, especially in comedy.
    • She has a shtick where she sings opera while juggling.
    • The comedian's shtick involves pretending to be a grumpy old man.
    • His whole shtick is telling jokes about his cat.
  2. A special talent, interest, or activity that someone is associated with.
    • Her shtick at parties is making balloon animals.
    • Everyone in the group has their own shtick, and mine is photography.
    • Cooking elaborate pasta dishes is his shtick.
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