"shenaniganry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: shenanigan + -ry Etymology templates: {{compound|en|shenanigan|-ry}} shenanigan + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shenaniganry (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Acts of shenanigans; incidents of trickery or mischievous play. Tags: rare, uncountable Synonyms: shenaniganery
    Sense id: en-shenaniganry-en-noun-hxIFB2cE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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