Shenanigan
(noun)
- Mischievous or deceitful behavior.
- A trick or deception.
Origin:
The word "shenanigan" is of uncertain origin, but it is likely derived from the irish word sionnachuighim which means "i play tricks" or "i am mischievous".
Examples:
- The politicians were accused of shenanigans when it was revealed that they had been accepting bribes.
- The children were up to their usual shenanigans when they put a toad in the teacher's desk.
- The company was caught in a scheme of financial shenanigans.
- The kids were notorious for their shenanigans on Halloween night.
- The businessman was accused of shenanigans in the stock market.