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- [shuh-nan-i-guh n]
- /ʃəˈnæn ɪ gən/
- /ʃə.ˈnæ.nɪ.ɡən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shuh-nan-i-guh n]
- /ʃəˈnæn ɪ gən/
Definitions of shenanigan word
- noun shenanigan Usually, shenanigans. mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans. deceit; trickery. 1
- noun shenanigan a mischievous or deceitful trick, practice, etc. 1
- noun shenanigan roguishness; mischief 0
- noun shenanigan an act of treachery; deception 0
- noun shenanigan nonsense; trickery; mischief 0
- noun shenanigan a treacherous or deceitful trick 0
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Origin of shenanigan
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Shenanigan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shenanigan popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
shenanigan usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for shenanigan
noun shenanigan
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- caper — Capers are the small green buds of caper plants. They are usually sold preserved in vinegar.
- chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.
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