
funny word of the day: shenanigans
Definition from Merriam-Webster:
she·nan·i·gan
Pronunciation:
\shə-ˈna-ni-gən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
origin unknown
Date:
1855
1: a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose
Pronunciation:
\shə-ˈna-ni-gən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
origin unknown
Date:
1855
1: a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose
2 a: tricky or questionable practices or conduct —usually used in plural b: high-spirited or mischievous activity —usually used in plural
Shenanigans also sounds like a good name for an Irish pub or a casual dining establishment (a la Houlihan's or Friday's). Evidently, there are several Irish pubs named Shenanigans where I suspect after several Guinnesses are downed, all sorts of shenanigans take place!
BEST. WORD. EVER. :)
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