shivaree

pronunciation

How to pronounce shivaree in British English: UK [ʃɪvə'ri:]word uk audio image

How to pronounce shivaree in American English: US [ʃɪvə'ri] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple

Word Origin

shivaree (n.)
1843, earlier sherrie-varrie (1805), alteration of charivari. Century Dictionary describes it as "vulgar, southern U.S.;" OED describes it as "U.S. and Cornwall."

Example

1. Shivaree , my love will get you home .

more: >How to Use "shivaree" with Example Sentences