Word of the Week: shenanigan (shuh-NAN-ih-gun)
Definition
(Noun) 1 : a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose
2 a : tricky or questionable practices or conduct — usually used in plural
b : high-spirited or mischievous activity — usually used in plural
In Context
“And the protesters outside were just the start of the shenanigans. Inside the building, one person attended the hearing dressed in a Russian troll costume.”
Kevin Roose, The New York Times, 16 Apr. 2018