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Schummelei — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cheating noun The act of deceiving or breaking rules for unfair gain, or being unfaithful to a partner.
  • shenanigans noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.

Senses

Schummelei is used for these senses in English:

  • cheating An act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, imposition or infidelity.
  • shenanigans Deceitful tricks; trickery; games. [from mid 19th c.]

cheating — full definition

  1. noun The act of deceiving or breaking rules for unfair gain, or being unfaithful to a partner.
  2. adj Behaving dishonestly or unfaithfully.

shenanigans — full definition

  1. noun Mischievous or high-spirited behaviour; playful goings-on.
  2. noun Dishonest or underhand dealing; trickery meant to gain an unfair advantage.

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