charivari

A noun referring to a noisy, mock serenade, often made by banging pans and kettles, traditionally performed for a newly married couple.

• 🇩🇪Lärmender, spottender Umzug oder Katzenmusik, bei dem traditionell auf Töpfe und Pfannen geschlagen wird, oft als Spottständchen für Brautleute oder unliebsame Personen.

1. Noisy mock serenade C2 formal british

   A loud, chaotic, and often humorous demonstration of disapproval or celebration, traditionally involving banging pots and pans, especially directed at a newly married couple.

   • The villagers organized a charivari for the newlyweds, banging pots and pans all night.
   • The tradition of charivari has largely died out in modern times.
   • A charivari erupted outside the house, startling the couple.

   🇩🇪Lärmendes Spottständchen

   Synonyme: callithumpshivaree

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