noun
- plural of charivari; a loud, discordant noise or commotion; a mock serenade or noisy celebration, historically used to ridicule or harass someone
Usage: chiefly historical or literary; also spelled 'shivaree' in North American English
Examples
- The charivaris outside the newlyweds' home lasted well into the night.
- Medieval charivaris were sometimes used to shame those who violated social norms.
- The crowd's charivaris drowned out the speaker's voice.
- Historical records describe charivaris as raucous public demonstrations.
- The village organized charivaris to express disapproval of the unpopular marriage.