Chivaree (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 villagers gathered outside the newlyweds' house to give them a loud and rambunctious chivaree, banging pots and pans to celebrate their union.
- The bride and groom were awakened in the middle of the night by a boisterous chivaree, complete with kettles, whistles, and whoops.
- As a traditional part of the wedding festivities, the community organized a chivaree to surprise the happy couple on their first night together.
- The neighbors got together to give the newlyweds a noisy chivaree, clanging away on anything metal they could find to create a joyful cacophony.
- After the wedding reception, the guests moved on to the couple's new home to give them a rousing chivaree, making as much noise as possible to usher in their new life together.