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I like to talk. That's why I can't karaoke in a private room. Those types of shenanigans are only good in a public space.
Liza Lapira

Meaning of "shenanigans" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHENANIGANS

shenanigans  [ʃɪˈnænɪɡənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHENANIGANS

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shenanigans is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHENANIGANS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Shenanigans

Shenanigan or shenanigans may refer to: ▪ Shenanigans, a 1964-65 children's television game show ▪ Shenanigans, a 1995 EP by the American punk rock band Squirtgun ▪ Shenanigans, a 2002 compilation album by Green Day ▪ Shenanigans, an American thoroughbred mare ▪ Shamrocks & Shenanigans, a song and a greatest hits album by the hip hop trio House of Pain ▪ Shenanigan Kids, a 1920 animated series by Bray Productions...

Definition of shenanigans in the English dictionary

The definition of shenanigans in the dictionary is roguishness; mischief; trickery.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHENANIGANS


balbriggans
bælˈbrɪɡənz
buttons
ˈbʌtənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
Huygens
ˈhaɪɡənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
Lions
ˈlaɪənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
occasions
əˈkeɪʒənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
sessions
ˈsɛʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHENANIGANS

shemozzle
Shenandoah National Park
shenanigan
shend
Shensi
shent
Shenyang
Shenzhou
Sheol
Shepard
shepherd
shepherd boy
shepherd dog
shepherd´s check

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHENANIGANS

Afrikaans
Balkans
bans
blue jeans
by all means
by no means
cans
Corinthians
dedans
Ephesians
green beans
jeans
kans
Le Mans
means
New Orleans
Romans
sans
Tans
vital organs

Synonyms and antonyms of shenanigans in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shenanigans» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHENANIGANS

Find out the translation of shenanigans to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shenanigans from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shenanigans» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有心计
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chanchullos
570 millions of speakers

English

shenanigans
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

shenanigans
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الخدع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

махинации
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

travessuras
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দূর্ভাগ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

manigances
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengacau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spielereien
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペテン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헛소리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shenanigans
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

shenanigans
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முறையற்றது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Shenanigans
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

maskaralık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imbrogli
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

shenanigans
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

махінації
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

situațiile comice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανοησίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kaskenades
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

busstreck
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

shenanigans
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shenanigans

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHENANIGANS»

The term «shenanigans» is very widely used and occupies the 15.311 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHENANIGANS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shenanigans» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shenanigans» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shenanigans

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3 QUOTES WITH «SHENANIGANS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word shenanigans.
1
Steve Forbes
And it would be fair. Everyone will pay the same tax and it will eliminate tax cheaters and corporate shenanigans.
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Liza Lapira
I like to talk. That's why I can't karaoke in a private room. Those types of shenanigans are only good in a public space.
3
Liza Lapira
I like to talk. That's why I can't karaoke in a private room. Those types of shenanigans are only good in a public space. I got to say, though, with smartphones and instant upload of everything, our generation and definitely the next generation coming up, it's going to be hard to act a fool.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHENANIGANS»

Discover the use of shenanigans in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shenanigans and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Financial Shenanigans
Financial statement users will find that study of the many examples and case studies presented in this work will greatly aid their financial task."­­ —Leopold A. Bernstein, Author, Financial Statement Analysis: Theory, Analysis, and ...
Howard Schilit, 2002
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Financial Shenanigans: How to Detect Accounting Gimmicks & ...
This insightful, detailed guide written by recognized experts on the subject provides the knowledge and tools you need to spot even the most subtle signs of financial shenanigans.
Howard Schilit, Jeremy Perler, 2010
3
Shenanigans: An Epic Guide
The most comprehensive guide to dangerous and questionable activities ever produced.
Jared Smith, 2011
4
Kids Shenanigans: Great Things to Do That Mom and Dad Will ...
How to sneak around! How to fake a disgusting sneeze! How to stump grownups! How to build the word's best paper airplane! And more!
Klutz Press, 1992
5
Mischief and Shenanigans: A Story of the Inverted
What else do you need to know? Read the book already!
‎2010
6
Inside the Beltway: Offbeat Stories, Scoops, and Shenanigans ...
For more than a decade, John McCaslin has covered the Beltway beat for the Washington Times, in his extremely popular, widely quoted, award-winning column.
John McCaslin, 2004
7
Shamrock Shenanigans
A confrontation with a mischievous leprechaun named Finicky Fergus as unexpected repercussions for Sabrina as she is forced to find and steal the King of the Leprechaun's gold, and deal with her enchanted human friends who embark on their ...
Diana G. Gallagher, 1999
8
The Great Sheep Shenanigans
With a stunningly cunning plan, Lou Pine, finds a disguise that is sure to deliver a lamb stew or two. But this flock of sheep aren't quite the dumb mutton they seem. From the Hardcover edition.
Peter Bently, 2012
9
Tennis Shenanigans and Booya Sandwiches: My Stories Are ...
Michael, are you sure this really happened? I did not approve any of it. Laurie (Wife and conscience) This is the most implausible, coincident ridden exhibit of maternalinstincts and corny sentimentalism, smacking just short of Bolshevism.
Michael Digiantommaso, 2012
10
Dangerous Shenanigans: The Fall and Rise of a Commodities Trader
More. Than. Mere. Shenanigans. e have had the law firm of Heifitz Garner and Wallenbach on retainer for years. My father knew Hal Wallenbach back when he was a high school math teacher and Wallenbach was just starting out as a young  ...
John W. Work Iv, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHENANIGANS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shenanigans is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Steve-O Pulls Fireworks Shenanigans, Nearly Blows Up Himself and …
It's been 13 years since balls-to-the-wall stunt man Steve-O shot bottle rockets from his butthole in Jackass: The Movie, but it appears that some things never ... «Next Impulse Sports, Jul 15»
2
New book collects the best 'Shenanigans' from Steamboat police …
#The day-to-day shenanigans in this town full of snow bums and 21st century ... #What: "Ski Town Shenanigans - The Best of the Steamboat Springs Police ... «Steamboat Pilot & Today, Jun 15»
3
Wedding stories and shenanigans
For the past week or so, I have been working on a story about the Holup family. Tinley Park residents Albert and Evelyn Holup celebrated their 73rd wedding ... «The Tinley Junction, Jun 15»
4
Cal Poly Rose Parade float to showcase 'Sweet Shenanigans' in 2016
Cal Poly Universities' has chosen their 68th float entry, “Sweet Shenanigans,” for the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. The float features ... «Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Jun 15»
5
BWW Blog: Caitlin Abraham of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS - Top 5 …
Which brings me to my TOP FIVE TECH SHENANIGANS LIST: (If you're following BroadwayWorld's daily releases of An American in Paris's "Meet the Cast" ... «Broadway World, Mar 15»
6
Larry Agran Gives Middle Finger To Deposition Subpoena On Great …
... ignore a lawfully issued subpoena that compelled his presence Wednesday for a deposition in the city's ongoing investigation into Great Park shenanigans. «OC Weekly, Feb 15»
7
Miranda Kerr's new sportswear shoot brings bloopers, selfies and on …
Bloopers, selfies and on set shenanigans were simply a warm up for Aussie supermodel Miranda Kerr. The beauty has shown off her posing prowess in ... «The Daily Telegraph, Feb 15»
8
Archnemesis to break in Shenanigans
Shenanigans brings a new look and a new sound to fit their new name. This week, they will debut that new sound with an artist we've seen in Statesboro before. «Connectstatesboro, Jan 15»
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'Shenanigans' abound in liquor license application
What's the fun in applying for a liquor license without a few Shenanigans along the way? That's a question that could be asked of Stephen Hurlburt, the ... «Wareham Week, Jan 15»
10
Tacoma sandwich smackdown: Lobster Shop and CI Shenanigans
Tacoma sandwich smackdown: Lobster Shop and C.I. Shenanigans. I take a bite out of two seafood sandwiches on Tacoma's Ruston waterfront. Whose seafood ... «TheNewsTribune.com, Jan 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Shenanigans [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/shenanigans>. Apr 2024 ».
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