Shenanigan synonyms
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Anything that tricks or mystifies; deceptive or secret device
Deception is defined as an untrue falsehood, or is the act of lying to or tricking someone.
The definition of a device is a tool or technique used to do a task.
A clever or resourceful device, plan, etc.
A deceptive action calculated to divert attention from one's real purpose.
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The definition of a jig is an energetic folk dance, or a template used with a saw for woodworking.
A movement or combination of movements involving skill and dexterity:
An action or maneuver intended to outwit or disconcert another person
A deceptive tactic designed to gain the upper hand. Typically, involves underhanded dealings and obfuscation.
A deceptive stratagem or device:
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An action or device designed to deceive, cheat, outwit, etc.; artifice; dodge; ruse; stratagem
The definition of a wile is a trick or seducing behavior.
The act or an instance of swindling or cheating; a deception.
Any of a genus (Capparis) of trees and shrubs of the caper family, esp. a prickly, trailing Mediterranean bush (C. spinosa) whose tiny, green flower buds are pickled and used to flavor sauces, etc.
A playful trick; prank
A funny anecdote with a punchline
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A practical joke or mischievous trick.
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A mischievous act
Often used in plural: devilry
Annoying yet harmless, usually playful acts.
Reckless mischief.
Devilish conduct; deviltry.
Playful, often noisy and rowdy activity, usually involving mischievous pranks.
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The state or quality of being impish; mischievousness.
Damage, destruction, or injury caused by a specific person or thing:
The characteristic of being mischievous; the tendency to make mischief.
The property of being or appearing roguish.
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(Cockney rhyming slang) jewellery.
honest (related)
An indirect, usually cunning means of gaining an end
means (related)
(Countable, singular and plural) An instrument or condition for attaining a purpose.
good (related)
(Slang) Incriminating information or evidence:
work (related)
Something that has been made or done; result of a specific kind of activity or way of working [to have dental work done, skillful brushwork]
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
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Mischief or mischievous action
The act or practice of tricking; use of tricks; deception; fraud
The definition of chicanery is using trickery or dishonest means to deceive or achieve some purpose.
(Games) A bridge or whist hand without trumps.
(Uncountable) Astuteness often marked by a certain sense of cunning or artful deception.
posturing (related)
skulduggery (related)
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manoeuvrings (related)
Find another word for shenanigan. In this page you can discover 50 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for shenanigan, like: gimmick, imposture, artifice, deception, device, dodge, feint, jig, maneuver, ploy and ruse.