noun
charivari
Charivari (noun) means the noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
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.
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Etymology
Borrowed from French charivari.
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What is the meaning of charivari?
"charivari" (noun) means the noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
What are the different meanings of charivari?
"charivari" has 2 main meanings: 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.