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SHENANIGANS Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word shenanigans. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word shenanigans. (close relations)

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mischief
nounn
noun

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

• the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

skulduggery
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

tomfoolery
nounn
noun

• foolish or senseless behavior

antics
nounn
noun

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

adjective satellite

• ludicrously odd

verb

• act as or like a clown

capers
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis

• pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces

• a crime (especially a robbery)

• a playful leap or hop

• gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

verb

• jump about playfully

escapades
nounn
noun

• a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

• any carefree episode

games
nounn
noun

• a contest with rules to determine a winner

• a single play of a sport or other contest

• an amusement or pastime

• animal hunted for food or sport

• (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves

• (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win

• the flesh of wild animals that is used for food

• a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

• the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game

• your occupation or line of work

• frivolous or trifling behavior

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

• willing to face danger

verb

• place a bet on

hoaxes
nounn
noun

• something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage

verb

• subject to a playful hoax or joke

japes
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jokes
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

pranks
nounn
noun

• acting like a clown or buffoon

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

verb

• dress or decorate showily or gaudily

• dress up showily

tricks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cunning or deceitful action or device

• a period of work or duty

• an attempt to get you to do something foolish or imprudent

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

• a prostitute's customer

• (card games) in a single round, the sequence of cards played by all the players; the high card is the winner

verb

• deceive somebody

chicane
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a bridge hand that is void of trumps

• a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

verb

• defeat someone through trickery or deceit

• raise trivial objections

chicanery
nounn
noun

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

devilment
nounn
noun

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

devilry
nounn
noun

• wicked and cruel behavior

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

deviltry
nounn
noun

• wicked and cruel behavior

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

guile
nounn
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

• the quality of being crafty

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

hijinks
nounn
noun

• noisy and mischievous merrymaking

mischief-making
adjectiveadj
noun

• reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

Best Hypernyms For SHENANIGANS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shenanigans, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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deceit deception dissembling dissimulation misbehavior misbehaviour misdeed

Alternatives for MISCHIEF

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