SHENANIGANS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word shenanigans. (close relations)
Definition of SHENANIGANS
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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 | ||||||||