shenanigan

Example Sentences

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A markup shenanigan nearly happened to me at a different Maryland dealer long ago when I used to finance my car purchases.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

Some of the shenanigan plot lines go too far afield, but they’re saved by the show’s emotional grounding and perfect casting, its sense of intimacy and realism.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Also, why isn’t the plural of shenanigan shenaniga?

From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2020

I take issue with the people who effectively have chalked this up to a boys-will-be-boys–type shenanigan.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2019

And now that the Eureka folks have beat us by some shenanigan or other—for our bid was lower than theirs—you say you don't care!

From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.