Definitions

1. noun

a mischievous or deceitful act, typically as part of a series of tricks or jokes.

“The politician’s campaign was marred by a series of shenanigans, including allegations of voter suppression.”

2. noun

a troublesome or annoying situation.

“Dealing with the bureaucracy has turned into a shenanigan and is wasting a lot of my time.”

3. noun

a trick or joke.

“The magician’s final shenanigan left the audience in awe.”

4. verb

to engage in or cause trouble or mischief.

“The kids were shenanigan-ing in the classroom, distracting the teacher and disrupting the lesson.”