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Charivari

/ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/

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

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noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

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