shenanigans

3 definitions • 4 examples

secret or dishonest activities, usually of a complicated type:

Like many local governments in the state, the county has a long history of political shenanigans.

More business shenanigans were exposed in the newspapers today.

silly behaviour that is usually not very serious or harmful:

He told stories of his childhood pranks and prep school shenanigans.

humorous or dishonest tricks:

I don’t know how he puts up with their shenanigans.