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as in mischief
playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm
students engaging in youthful shenanigans on the last day of school
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as in hijinks
wildly playful or mischievous behavior
an act of vandalism that went way beyond the usual shenanigans at summer camp
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Recent Examples of shenanigans
Hilarious cameos by everyone from Miley Cyrus to Ilana Glazer will keep you on your toes during the shenanigans in this 2015 comedy.
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Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
In fact, some of the funniest Scranton branch shenanigans come courtesy of the Party Planning Committee and itsDunder Mifflin Christmas party.
—Aurelie Corinthios, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
But despite such progress, the inner workings of these tools remains unclear, leaving room for security breaches (opens a new tab) and other shenanigans (opens a new tab).
—Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
The 2005 episode centers around the shenanigans that ensue when Adams’s character, Katy, shows up to the Dunder Mifflin office trying to sell knock-off purses and the show’s male characters all vie for her attention.
—John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Thanks to everyone for playing along, for yet another season of Survivor recap shenanigans.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Arrietty says, perhaps hinting at some shenanigans ahead on season 17.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The shenanigans are happening right before our eyes, yet seemingly remain out of sight.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Born in July in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, in the Si Racha district of Thailand’s Chonburi province, Moo Deng achieved viral fame only a couple of months later, thanks to her feisty shenanigans and moist, fleshy appearance.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Lydia Price, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
In fact, some of the funniest Scranton branch shenanigans come courtesy of the Party Planning Committee and itsDunder Mifflin Christmas party.
—Aurelie Corinthios, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
But despite such progress, the inner workings of these tools remains unclear, leaving room for security breaches (opens a new tab) and other shenanigans (opens a new tab).
—Bill Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
The 2005 episode centers around the shenanigans that ensue when Adams’s character, Katy, shows up to the Dunder Mifflin office trying to sell knock-off purses and the show’s male characters all vie for her attention.
—John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Thanks to everyone for playing along, for yet another season of Survivor recap shenanigans.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Arrietty says, perhaps hinting at some shenanigans ahead on season 17.
—EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The shenanigans are happening right before our eyes, yet seemingly remain out of sight.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Born in July in the Khao Kheow Open Zoo, in the Si Racha district of Thailand’s Chonburi province, Moo Deng achieved viral fame only a couple of months later, thanks to her feisty shenanigans and moist, fleshy appearance.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shenanigans
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Dwayne Johnson is sharing his younger daughters' adorable reaction to their Elf on the Shelf's latest mischief.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bart’s mischief was less likely to register as an influence on kids as the show around him became more unmoored from reality.Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement One is known as the Brady database — a reference to the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court decision Brady vs. Maryland, which says prosecutors are required to turn over any evidence favorable to a defendant, including evidence of police misconduct.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Gossip Girl alum also names lead producer Jamey Heath as participating in misconduct in the complaint.Jen Juneau, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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This sweet 1978-82 CBS sitcom had plenty of workplace comedic tomfoolery, but none was more shocking and hilarious than the ending of this absurd Thanksgiving story.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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But hey, at least her particular brand of right-wing tomfoolery isn’t headed down under.Abby Monteil, Them, 28 Oct. 2024
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Famously, Tommy Lee Jones could not sanction Jim Carrey’s buffoonery on Batman Forever.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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But conservatism ought not to be equated with populist buffoonery and mendacity.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Shenanigans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shenanigans. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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