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shenanigan

[ shuh-nan-i-guhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Informal.

Usually shenanigans.
1. mischief; prankishness:
  Halloween shenanigans.
2. deceit; trickery.
a mischievous or deceitful trick, practice, etc.

shenanigan

/ ʃɪˈnænɪɡən /

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; of obscure origin

C19: of unknown origin

I dont like companiestoo much shenanigan about stock and directors and meetings.

I'll darn soon show ye what's the matter with me, you come any o' your shenanigan around here.

"We need a good shenanigan," agreed the president unhappily.

He was a bold man who attempted any shenanigan with Mart Haney, and the games of his halls were reported honest.

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