How is it used? Is it just american english?
Thanks
2006-06-28 22:31:33 · 6 answers · asked by steincina 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Shenanigan is a deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance. Often the term is used in the plural: shenanigans. The word may have come from the Irish language. However, in some regions, shenanigans can merely be harmless mischievous play, especially by children.
"I'm your substitute teacher for today, and I'll take none of your shenanigans!"
2006-06-28 22:34:38 · answer #1 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you are up to some shenanigans, you are up to mischief. It is an Irish word. You may be getting confused with the Irish musical instrument called a shellaylee?I'm not sure of the spelling but a nice Irish person could help!
2006-06-29 05:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by Windsong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To describe hi-jinx, mischeif, fooling around, tricks played.Its Irish in orgin.Like some questions and answers here are often just shenanigans.
2006-06-29 05:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by smilingbluelady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means deceit or treachery, but used mostly in plural for prankishness.
2006-06-29 05:41:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-29 05:35:04 · answer #5 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's mischief.
2006-06-29 17:36:09 · answer #6 · answered by Actualmente, Disfruto Siendo Lycantropica 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋