shenanigans

English

/ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/, /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/

plural noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Mischievous play, especially by children.
  • (uncountable) Deceitful tricks; trickery, games.
  • (countable) (plural of) shenanigan.

Etymology

Suffix from English shenanigan.

Origin

English

shenanigan

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