shenanigans

noun[usually plural]3

1. •
   Mischievous play, especially by children.

   • Shanti and Tom are playing noisily upstairs again. They’re up to their usual shenanigans.
2. •
   Deceitful tricks; trickery; games.

   • You should learn to spot their shenanigans and avoid being fooled.
   • The advertisement said it would cost $50, but they charged me $75 at the register. I declare shenanigans.
3. •
   Strange, unusual, weird, or wacky occurrences.

   • "I'm sorry, but I'm not going to devote any of tonight's news to evil monkey shenanigans unless you can find something more down to earth to focus your report on." — 2009