Shivaree

noun

/ʃɪvəˈɹiː/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

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

2.nounAny loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

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

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