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- Dictionaryshenanigans/ʃɪˈnanɪɡ(ə)nz/
plural
- 1. secret or dishonest activity or manoeuvring: informal "the chairman was accused of financial shenanigans"
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1. : a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose. 2. a. : tricky or questionable practices or conduct usually used in plural. b. : high-spirited or mischievous activity usually used in plural. Did you know? The history of shenanigan is as tricky and mischievous as its meaning.
SHENANIGANS definition: 1. secret or dishonest activities, usually of a complicated type: 2. silly behaviour that is…. Learn more.
Shenanigan definition: mischief; prankishness. See examples of SHENANIGAN used in a sentence.
the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) synonyms: chicane, chicanery, guile, trickery, wile. see more. noun. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.
1. A playful or mischievous act; a prank: We're tired of your shenanigans! 2. An underhanded act or deceitful remark: Financial shenanigans brought down the brokerage. [ Origin unknown .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
You can use shenanigans to refer to rather dishonest or immoral behaviour, especially when you think it is amusing or interesting.
secret or dishonest activities that people find interesting and sometimes funny. Definition of shenanigans noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
