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.