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2 dictionary results for: Shenanigans
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she·nan·i·gan       [shuh-nan-i-guhn] Pronunciation Key
–noun Informal.
1.Usually, shenanigans.
a.mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans.
b.deceit; trickery.
2.a mischievous or deceitful trick, practice, etc.
[Origin: 1850–55, Americanism; of obscure orig.]
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she·nan·i·gan       (shə-nān'ĭ-gən)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   Informal
    1. A deceitful trick; an underhanded act.
    2. Remarks intended to deceive; deceit. Often used in the plural.
    3. A playful or mischievous act; a prank.
    4. Mischief; prankishness. Often used in the plural.
    1. A playful or mischievous act; a prank.
    2. Mischief; prankishness. Often used in the plural.


[Origin unknown.]

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