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Which of the following is an extended definition of shenanigans?

Language is always changing and growing. Sometimes, it grows in the wrong direction. For example, hijinks,
shenanigans, and tomfoolery are old-fashioned terms that haven't been widely used since the mid-century or so, but don'
they sound much more interesting and descriptive than prank or trick?
Mr. Singh warned his students not to write rude remarks on the visiting team's bus. "I know it seems like a harmless
prank," he said, "but those kinds of shenanigans can get you in serious trouble."
Shenanigans, a noun meaning trickery or mischief, was the perfect choice for Word of the Day on April 1st.
Both sides accused the other of using lies, intimidation, vote hacking, and other shenanigans to steal the election.

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"Shenanigans, a noun meaning trickery or mischief..." is the extended definition of the term mentioned in the given excerpt.
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User Slipmthgoose
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Answer: Mr. Singh warned his students not to write rude remarks on the visiting team's bus. "I know it seems like a harmless

prank," he said, "but those kinds of shenanigans can get you in serious trouble."

Step-by-step explanation:

this one gives the best context clues to someone who doesn't know the dictionary definition.

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