Question

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’t they sound much more interesting and descriptive than prank or trick?


Both sides accused the other of using lies, intimidation, vote hacking, and other shenanigans to steal the election.


Shenanigans, a noun meaning trickery or mischief, was the perfect choice for Word of the Day on April 1st.


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."

Answer 1

The third sentence: "Shenanigans, a noun meaning trickery or mischief, was the perfect choice for Word of the Day on April 1st."

Reason: it explicitly defines the word (gives part of speech and meaning). The others are usage or opinion examples rather than an extended definition.