Shivaree (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple.
  2. an elaborate, noisy celebration.
verb (used with object), shiv·a·reed, shiv·a·ree·ing.
  1. to serenade with a shivaree.
noun US and Canadian
  1. a discordant mock serenade to newlyweds, made with pans, kettles, etc
  2. a confused noise; din
Shivaree (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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