2006-08-26 15:37:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If I tell my kids to "stop the shinanigans" it means that I want them to settle down and quit acting goofy or silly.
2006-08-26 15:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by Melanie L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey there! shinanagans are nasty or silly things people can be "up to" for example, i'm tired of her shinanagans, either our waitress quits flirting with my husband or she's not getting a tip." usually it's referring to something trivial yet annoying and disruptive. P.S. English is a really quirky language, so i'm proud of you and anyone who makes the effort to learn it. way 2 go.
2006-08-26 15:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by Hot Lips 4077 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shenanigan is a prank or deceitful trick.
If you don't know the meaning of a word, use www.dictionary.com. The site will help you spell the word correctly, too.
2006-08-26 15:41:58 · answer #3 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll usually hear it used like "Stop the shenanigans." That means "stop fooling around." Like if a kid is just being silly (making noises, etc.) you might say that to him. But it's slang, so don't use it at work when you're talking about your boss! :)
2006-08-26 15:42:11 · answer #4 · answered by Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have received the dictionary version it looks like. Basically it just means messing around, playing around, horsing around. Generally in a friendly harmless manner. Though I could be wrong.
2006-08-26 15:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Gwen D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, never call anyone a "dude".
A shenanigan is a trick or a prank.
2006-08-26 15:43:15 · answer #6 · answered by SueInBoston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shenanigan is a deceitful confidence trick, or mischief causing discomfort or annoyance.
2006-08-26 15:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shenanigans are mischief, pranks, tricks, and so on - generally silly behavior.
2006-08-26 15:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shinanagan es un modo de decir travesuras.
2006-08-26 15:44:47 · answer #9 · answered by Eddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean the definition? it is silliness and acting up. comes from Irish language. or a joke or prank that is silly and clever too.
2006-08-26 15:41:14 · answer #10 · answered by foxfirevigil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋