shenanigans

Meanings

• noun

  A situation with silly or chaotic behavior.

  - "The party turned into a night of shenanigans."
  - "The children's shenanigans kept the adults entertained."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

dirty tricks , hornswoggling , skulduggery , high jinks , hijinks

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shenanigans
shenaniganses , cananas , pranksters

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Variants

List of all variants of shenanigans that leads to same result
shenanigan , shenanigans

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'mischief' or 'trick' in Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shenanigans' gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century.

2. The word is believed to have originated from the Irish and Scottish Gaelic words 'sionnach uaimh,' which mean 'fox hole'.

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Related Concepts

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1. prank: A practical joke or mischievous act.

2. hijinks: Noisy, disorderly, or boisterous behavior.

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Culture

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Shenanigans is often used to describe playful, mischievous, or absurd behavior. It has been used in various forms of media, including literature, movies, and music.

How to Memorize "shenanigans"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of friends engaging in silly or chaotic behavior.
   - Visualize the word 'shenanigans' written out in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of playful or mischievous behavior.
   - Think of a situation where you have witnessed or participated in shenanigans.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Silly Hijinks And Naughty Antics Give Shenanigans.'
   - Create a mental image of the word 'shenanigans' as a synonym for 'fun' or 'mischief'.

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