1. a noisy mock serenade or celebration, traditionally performed by friends to newlyweds, often involving pots, pans, and shouting
Usage: chiefly North American; also spelled charivari or shivaree

1. to subject someone to a chivaree; to celebrate or mock with a noisy serenade
Usage: chiefly North American; transitive

Examples

• The newlyweds were surprised by a chivaree outside their home on their wedding night.
• Friends decided to chivaree the couple by gathering with noisemakers and pots.
• In frontier communities, a chivaree was a common tradition to welcome newly married couples.
• The neighbors planned to chivaree them with music and good-natured chaos.
• A chivaree typically involved loud music, shouting, and playful disruption.
• They were chivareed by their friends, who made quite a racket with pans and bells.