SHENANIGAN

shenanigan

Noun

  1. Trickery, games; skulduggery. To "call", "claim" or "declare" shenanigans is to rhetorically label something as officially deceitful, improper, or otherwise incorrect.
    "The advertisement said it would cost $50 but they charged me $75 at the register. I declare shenanigans." The speaker passes off the statement as having some sort of implied official effect, but in reality, it is simply a complaint.
  2. A deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance.
    You should learn to spot their shenanigans and avoid being fooled.
  3. Mischievous play, especially by children.
    Billy and Tom are playing noisily upstairs again. They're up to their usual shenanigans.


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