Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shenanigan

noun
/ʃəˈnænɪɡən/
Definition
A mischievous or deceitful trick or act.
Examples
  • His shenanigans at the party made everyone laugh.
  • They were always getting into various shenanigans during their school days.
  • The politician was accused of engaging in shady shenanigans to win the election.
Meaning
Shenanigan refers to playful or mischievous behavior, often involving some form of deception or trickery.
Synonyms
  • trickery
  • deception
  • prank
  • rascality
  • foolery