shenanigan

/ʃəˈnænɪɡən/
noun
  1. Silly or playful behavior, often intended to trick or deceive someone.
    • The kids were up to their usual shenanigans, hiding each other's backpacks.
    • I don't have time for your shenanigans; we need to finish this project.
    • The politician's financial shenanigans were exposed by the newspaper.
  2. A dishonest or secret plan or activity, especially in business or politics.
    • The company's accounting shenanigans led to a major scandal.
    • There were some shenanigans behind the scenes to get the contract.
    • The election was marred by shenanigans like fake voter registrations.
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