Shivaree Definition

shĭvə-rē, shĭvə-rē
shivaree
noun
A noisy demonstration or celebration; esp., a mock serenade with kettles, horns, etc. to a couple on their wedding night; charivari.
Webster's New World

Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
To serenade with a shivaree.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Shivaree

  • Alteration of charivari

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French charivari

    From Wiktionary

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