The S Words

3 of my favorite words:

Snarky
Pronunciation: \ˈsnär-kē\
Function: adjective
Etymology: dialect snark to annoy, perhaps alteration of nark to irritate

1 : crotchety snappish 2 : sarcastic, impertinent, or irreverent in tone or manner

Shifty
Pronunciation: \ˈshif-tē\
Function: adjective

11: full of or ready with expedients : resourceful 2a: given to deception, evasion, or fraud : tricky b: capable of evasive movement : elusive a shifty boxer 3: indicative of a tricky nature shifty eyes

Shenanigan
Pronunciation: \shə-ˈna-ni-gən\
Function: noun
Etymology: origin unknown

1: a devious trick used especially for an underhand purpose2 a: tricky or questionable practices or conduct —usually used in plural b: high-spirited or mischievous activity —usually used in plural