What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dido
Example
He pulled a dido on his friend by hiding his phone. [dido: noun]
Example
The kids were up to their usual didos, giggling and playing around. [didos: plural noun]
shenanigan
Example
The politician was accused of shenanigans during the election. [shenanigans: plural noun]
Example
The students were up to their usual shenanigans, passing notes and whispering during class. [shenanigan: singular noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Shenanigan is more commonly used than dido in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dido and shenanigan?
Both dido and shenanigan are informal words used in casual conversation. However, shenanigan can have a more negative or suspicious connotation, making it less appropriate for formal contexts.
