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ˌʃɪv əˈrishiv·a·ree

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump, callathump, bellingnoun

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

Wiktionary

  1. shivareenoun

    The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

  2. shivareenoun

    Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

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  1. shivaree

    A shivaree is a traditional mock serenade or noisy, raucous celebration involving the community, typically for newlyweds or recently married couples. It includes activities such as banging pots and pans, honking car horns, and other loud noises to surprise and tease the couple. The tradition originated in France and is still practiced in some parts of the United States and other countries.

Wikidata

  1. Shivaree

    Shivaree was an American alternative pop/rock band formed in 1997 consisting of Ambrosia Parsley, Danny McGough, and Duke McVinnie. Shivaree is best known for the song "Goodnight Moon", released in 1999 and appearing in Dawson's Creek and Kill Bill: Volume 2. Shivaree officially separated in 2007 after a very brief promotional tour of their last album Tainted Love.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Shivaree

    shiv′a-rē, v.t. (U.S.) to give a mock serenade to.—Also n. [A corr. of charivari.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of shivaree in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of shivaree in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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