Gag and Shenanigan

Gag noun - A playful or mischievous act intended as a joke.

Shenanigan and gag are semantically related in joke topic. In some cases you can use "Shenanigan" instead a noun "Gag".

Shenanigan noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Gag and shenanigan are semantically related in prank topic. Sometimes you can use "Gag" instead a noun "Shenanigan", if it concerns topics such as joke, mischief.