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Noun charivari has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCharivariNounSense 1: A mock serenade of discordant noises made by banging pots and pans, blowing horns, etc., traditionally given by a group of people to someone who has done something unpopular or is being publicly ridiculed. Example sentence: The neighbors organized a charivari outside the house of the noisy partygoers to express their disapproval. Sense 2: A boisterous cacophony, typically associated with a festive, disorderly celebration. Example sentence: The streets were filled with the sounds of charivari during the carnival parade. VerbSense 1: To serenade or celebrate with a charivari. Example sentence: The townspeople decided to charivari their newlywed mayor as a lighthearted tradition. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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