What does "Shenanigans" mean?

silly or mischievous behavior

Synonym: mischief, antics Opposite: seriousness, honesty

"Shenanigans" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You have endless patience for my shenanigans.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E13

Saying the tree shenanigans were taking all night, But I didn't think you meant literally all night.

— Gossip Girl S1E11

Shenanigans.

— Grey's Anatomy S10E15

But, Harvey, no more shenanigans.

— Suits S1E1

Well, let's not talk about him or whatever shenanigans he may or may not be up to.

— The Big Bang Theory S8E22

This is shenanigans, foolishness.

— The Office S3E19

I don't know what kind of shenanigans you've been pulling this time

— The Simpsons S1E13

Insulate yourself from these shenanigans.

— The Sopranos S2E11

"Shenanigans" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 9 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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