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Meaning of shivaree

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shivaree

Pronunciation:/ʃɪvəˈɹiː/

noun

Definitions

  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.

verb

Definitions

  1. To serenade (a newly married couple) with the noisy banging of pots and pans.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shivaree

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