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shenanigan

[ shuh-nan-i-guhn ]

noun

Informal.
  1. Usually shenanigans.
    1. mischief; prankishness:

      Halloween shenanigans.

    2. deceit; trickery.
  2. a mischievous or deceitful trick, practice, etc.


shenanigan

/ ʃɪˈæɪɡə /

noun

  1. usually plural roguishness; mischief
  2. an act of treachery; deception
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shenanigan1

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; of obscure origin
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shenanigan1

C19: of unknown origin
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One doesn't need to know all the intricate finance lingo about "subprime mortgages" and investment "bundles" to understand why we must keep regulators in power who will prevent such shenanigans in the future.

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When the gags arrive, they’re clumsy and desperate: a discordant vomit explosion, some shenanigans at a court house.

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This episode brings viewers to the summer music festival “Hullabalooza,” where Marge and Co. stumble upon some backstage shenanigans.

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Lochy, on the other hand, comes to his own realization about the extent of his full moon shenanigans while in a meditation session with Piper at the center.

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Last weekend, Chalamet capped off this series of shenanigans by showing that, as much as he’s enjoying himself, it’s entirely in earnest.

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