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charivari

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As a noun, charivari means the noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

Meanings of charivari

2 meanings

noun

  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.

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) …
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