monkey business
Noun (Idiomatic expression)
Monkey business refers to illicit, deceitful, or mischievous behavior. It is a versatile idiom used…
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shenanigans
Noun (plural)
Shenanigans refers to secret or dishonest activity, or alternatively, silly and high-spirited behavior. It is…
funny business
Idiomatic Noun Phrase
Funny business is an idiomatic term used to describe dishonest, suspicious, or illicit activity. It…
skulduggery
Noun
Skulduggery refers to underhanded, unscrupulous, or dishonest behavior used to achieve a goal. It often…
hijinks
Noun (plural)
Hijinks refers to boisterous, playful, or mischievous activities often characterized by high energy and lighthearted…
antics
Plural Noun
Antics refers to playful, silly, or ludicrous behavior, often characterized by high energy and attention-seeking…
tomfoolery
Noun
Tomfoolery refers to foolish, teasing, or playful behavior that is generally considered trivial or silly.…
mischief
Noun
Mischief refers to playful behavior that causes minor annoyance or trouble, often performed without malicious…
wheeling and dealing
Verb phrase / Noun phrase
Wheeling and dealing refers to the practice of engaging in complex, often unscrupulous or high-stakes…
backdoor dealings
Noun phrase
Backdoor dealings refer to clandestine, secret, or illicit negotiations conducted outside of formal, transparent channels.…