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Meaning of charivari

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

charivari

Pronunciation:/ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

  2. (by extension) Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub.