Word of the Day for Monday, August 30, 2010
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shenanigan \shuh-NAN-i-guhn\, noun:
shenanigan \shuh-NAN-i-guhn\, noun:
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1. Mischief; prankishness.
1. Mischief; prankishness.
2. Remarks intended to deceive; deceit. Often used in the plural.
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It is best when B.O. the Snollygoster goes on vacation since he is less likely to get into additional shenanigans!
--Spy Maker, JSA's Blog
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Shenanigan's origin is a mystery. The first recorded usage was in California. Possible sources for the term include Spanish, German and Iroquois.
Shenanigan's origin is a mystery. The first recorded usage was in California. Possible sources for the term include Spanish, German and Iroquois.
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