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Complete Definition of "charivari"

English
Etymology
F.
Pronunciation
IPA|/ʃɑ:ɹɪ'vɑ:ɹi/, /ʃɪvə'ɹiː/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æri|-æri, Rhymes:English:-ɑːri|-ɑːri, Rhymes:English:-iː|-iː

Noun
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#The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
#Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

Related terms
shivaree


French

Etymology
LL., from Gr. term|scGrek|καρηβαρία|καρηβαρία|trkarivaría|headache, hangover.

Noun
fr-noun|m

  1. A chaotic and noisy situation; a rumpus or hubbub.
  2. A great noise coming from many objects, a racket or tumult.

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