shivaree

/ʃɪvəˈɹiː/

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

verb

  1. 1

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

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