1. plural of schtick: comedic routines, gimmicks, or characteristic behaviors used for entertainment
Usage: informal; from Yiddish
2. plural of schtick: particular areas of activity or expertise; specialties
Usage: informal

Examples

• The comedian’s schticks included funny voices and physical comedy.
• Both performers had their own signature schticks that made them famous.
• His schticks were getting old and the audience wasn’t laughing anymore.
• She tried out different schticks until she found what worked.
• Cooking and gardening are really her schticks.
• Everyone in the family has their own schticks and talents.