charivari
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
- (broadly, countable, uncountable) Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub.
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Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/
Etymology
From French charivari.
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