Definition of Charivari

1. Noun. A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.

Exact synonyms: Belling, Callathump, Callithump, Chivaree, Shivaree
Generic synonyms: Serenade
Derivative terms: Callithumpian

Definition of Charivari

1. n. A mock serenade of discordant noises, made with kettles, tin horns, etc., designed to annoy and insult.

Definition of Charivari

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

2. Noun. Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Charivari

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Charivari

charities
charity
charity box
charity boxes
charity case
charity label
charity mugger
charity shop
charity shops
charity shot
charity stamp
charity stripe
charity throw
charity toss
charityware
charivari (current term)
charivaried
charivariing
charivaris
chark
charka
charkas
charked
charkha
charkhas
charking
charks
charladies
charlady
charlatan

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