shivaree

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʃɪvəˈɹiː/

Noun

shivaree (plural shivarees)

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

shivaree (shivarees, present participle shivareeing; past and past participle shivareed)

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

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