Synonyms for shenanigans
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Mischievous play, especially by children.
Shanti and Tom are playing noisily upstairs again. They’re up to their usual shenanigans.
Example sentences
- skulduggery This kind of partisan skulduggery has no place in a government agency.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| shenanigans | rising | |
| skulduggery | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- skulduggery4
- 12 letters
- skullduggery
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (skulduggery4 = 4 syllables).