shenanigan

• Substantiv, das rücksichtsloses, schelmisches oder betrügerisches Verhalten bezeichnet, das darauf abzielt, jemanden zu ärgern oder zu täuschen, oft zum eigenen Vorteil.

A noun referring to reckless, mischievous, or deceitful behavior intended to cause annoyance or to trick someone, often for personal gain.

1. Mischievous or deceitful behaviorB2informal

   Reckless, playful, or malicious actions that cause annoyance or discomfort to others.

   Schabernack

   • The kids were up to their usual shenanigans in the backyard.
   • I'm tired of all the political shenanigans in this office.
   • His late-night shenanigans kept the neighbors awake.

   Synonymechicanerydeviousnessmischiefmonkey businessrogueryskulduggerytrickery

2. Trickery or deceptionB2informal

   The use of clever tricks or dishonest methods to deceive someone, often to obtain money or advantage.

   Betrug und Täuschung

   • The con artist's shenanigans were finally exposed in court.
   • They lost their savings due to the financial shenanigans of the advisor.
   • The company was fined for its accounting shenanigans.

   Synonymechicanerydeceptionfraudhocus-pocusjiggery-pokeryskulduggerysubterfugetrickery

   Antonymefairnesshonestyintegritytruthfulness