quarta-feira, 11 de abril de 2012

Word of the Day: Shenanigan


Shenanigan:  bobagem,  embuste, trapaça.
Synonyms/definitions: a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose, tricky or questionable practices or conduct,  devilishness, devilment, devilry,diablerie, hob, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, waggery, waggishness, wickedness
“... a $26 billion pact with federal and state authorities earlier this year to settle claims over foreclosure abuses and other financial shenanigans.”(www.nytimes.com, April 10, 2012)

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