shenanigans

BrE /ʃəˈneɪɡənɪz/ AmE /ʃəˈneɪɡənɪz/

noun en → es

1 PLAYFUL TRICKS [uncountable] B2

mischievous or playful tricks, especially when done to cause trouble or annoyance

traviesas acciones, bromas, travesuras

  • play/prank/commit shenanigans

Collocations pull a prank · get into trouble for shenanigans

  • The kids were up to their usual shenanigans.

    Los niños estaban haciendo sus travesuras habituales.

2 DECEPTIVE ACTIONS [uncountable] C1

deceptive or dishonest actions, often intended to mislead or deceive others

acciones tramposas, engaños, trampas

  • engage in shenanigans

Collocations pull a fast one on sb · get away with shenanigans

  • The company was caught engaging in some serious shenanigans.

    La empresa fue descubierta participando en algunas trampas serias.