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Belling (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The newlyweds were awoken in the middle of the night by a loud belling from their friends and family outside their window.
  • The belling was so loud that it could be heard from several blocks away, much to the delight of the happy couple.
  • As the newlyweds emerged from their home, they were greeted with cheers and applause, as well as the cacophonous belling.
  • The belling was a time-honored tradition in the small town, and the couple was thrilled to be on the receiving end of it.
  • The belling continued for several hours, with the noise-makers showing no signs of letting up until the couple had been thoroughly serenaded.

Synonyms

  • Charivari
  • Chivaree
  • Callithump
  • Shivaree
  • Callathump

Hypernyms

  • Serenade
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