Shenanigous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characteristic of shenanigans; having to do with tomfoolery.

    ""Mishka Shakespeare" is a literary journey of high culture and deep wisdom, yet a shenanigous jaunt of humorous mayhem and bawdy innuendo..."

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""Mishka Shakespeare" is a literary journey of high culture and deep wisdom, yet a shenanigous jaunt of humorous mayhem and bawdy innuendo..."

Etymology

From shenanig(an) + -ous.

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