Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shenanigans
noun
/ʃəˈnænɪɡənz/
Definition
Secret or dishonest activity or behaviour.
Examples
- After some shenanigans at the party, the host decided to call it a night.
- The children’s shenanigans in the park entertained the parents.
- Rumors of political shenanigans circulated during the campaign.
Meaning
Shenanigans often refer to playful or mischievous tricks, but can also suggest deceitful actions.
Synonyms
- mischief
- antics
- pranks
- trickery
- deception
