Shenanigans/ʃɪˈnænɪɡənz/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Playful Context Used when describing light-hearted tricks or jokes. The children's playful shenanigans kept everyone laughing. Pro Tip 2/3Group Activities Often involves a group, suggesting collective fun or pranks. The whole class was in on the shenanigans for April Fool's Day. Pro Tip 3/3Not Serious Implies behavior is not intended to cause serious harm. Their shenanigans during the road trip were just for fun.