SHENANIGAN
/ʃəˈnænɪɡən/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 17
Definition
- noun reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others.
— synonyms: mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery
- noun the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them).
— synonyms: trickery, chicanery, chicane, guile, wile
Examples
- “I spotted his next shenanigan – saw it coming – and so avoided being fooled.”
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