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charivari

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Meaning

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

Similar words

callithump chivaree shivaree belling callathump chirping cup wedding bells casserolade chirring chirper

Often followed by

and in was of anglais or is on as

Word family

charivaris

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