shivaree

English

Alternative forms

• (UK) charivari

Etymology

French charivari

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʃɪvəˈɹiː/

  Rhymes: -æri, -ɑːri, -iː

Noun

shivaree (uncountable)

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