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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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secret or dishonest activities, usually of a complicated type: Like many local governments in the state, the county has a long history of political shenanigans. More business shenanigans were exposed in the newspapers today. silly behaviour that is usually not very serious or harmful:
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.
a mischievous or deceitful trick, practice, etc. shenanigan. / ʃɪˈnænɪɡən / noun. usually plural roguishness; mischief. an act of treachery; deception. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012.
Definitions of shenanigan. noun. 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.
Define shenanigan. shenanigan synonyms, shenanigan pronunciation, shenanigan translation, English dictionary definition of shenanigan. n. Informal 1. A playful or mischievous act; a prank: We're tired of your shenanigans! 2. An underhanded act or deceitful remark: Financial shenanigans...
Definition of shenanigans noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
shenanigan in British English. (ʃɪˈnænɪɡən ) noun informal. 1. (usually plural) roguishness; mischief. 2. an act of treachery; deception. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
noun. A playful or mischievous act; a prank. We're tired of your shenanigans! American Heritage. An underhanded act or deceitful remark. Financial shenanigans brought down the brokerage. American Heritage. (uncountable) Trickery, games; skulduggery.
Jul 12, 2024 · shenanigan (countable and uncountable, plural shenanigans) ( countable ) A deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance. I spotted his next shenanigan – saw it coming – and so avoided being fooled.
SHENANIGANS meaning: 1. secret or dishonest activities, usually of a complicated type: 2. silly behaviour that is…. Learn more.
