What it means
Shenanigans are playful mischief, dodgy carry-on, or sneaky goings-on, depending on how cheeky the situation is. Kids get up to shenanigans, dodgy salesmen are up to shenanigans, and a wild night out is full of them. The word itself sounds like trouble having fun, which is exactly what it covers.
Usage examples
"The teacher walked back in just in time to catch the full scale of the shenanigans going on at the back."
"There were some serious shenanigans at the stag do, but what happens on the trip stays on the trip."
"No shenanigans while I am out, last time I left you two alone the kitchen ended up covered in flour."
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