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How to pronounce “shenanigan

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Pronunciation guide for shenanigan

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Practice the English pronunciation of shenanigan with real speech in context.
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Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your FutureThis is not some new-fangled shenanigan where we're trying
Definition summary
(countable, chiefly in the plural) singular of shenanigans: a deceitful confidence trick; also, an act of mischief; a prank, a trick; an act of mischievous play, especially by children.

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How to pronounce shenanigan

Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future

This is not some new-fangled shenanigan where we're trying

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “shenanigan

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (countable, chiefly in the plural) singular of shenanigans: a deceitful confidence trick; also, an act of mischief; a prank, a trick; an act of mischievous play, especially by children.
  • (uncountable, dated, rare) Dishonest, underhanded, or unscrupulous activities or behaviour; skulduggery, trickery; also, mischievous behaviour or play; high jinks.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To play a deceitful confidence trick on (someone); to swindle, to trick; also, to carry out an act of mischief on (someone); to prank.
  • (intransitive) To play a deceitful confidence trick; also, to carry out an act of mischief.

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