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