she·nan·i·gan (sh -n n  -gn)n. Informal 1. a. A deceitful trick; an underhanded act. b. Remarks intended to deceive; deceit. Often used in the plural. 2. a. A playful or mischievous act; a prank. b. Mischief; prankishness. Often used in the plural. [Origin unknown.] |
shenanigan [ʃɪˈnænɪgən]
n Informal
1. (usually plural) roguishness; mischief
2. an act of treachery; deception
[of unknown origin]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  shenanigan - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in othersmischief, mischief-making, devilment, roguery, roguishness, devilry, deviltry, mischievousness, rascality monkey business - mischievous or deceitful behavior hooliganism, malicious mischief, vandalism - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others |
| 2. |  shenanigan - the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)dupery, hoax, put-on, humbug, fraud, fraudulence - something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage jugglery - artful trickery designed to achieve an end; "the senator's tax program was mere jugglery" |
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