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charivari

Pronunciation: /ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/

The English word “charivari” has 2 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

Borrowed from French charivari.

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