Shivaree
noun
1.
a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple; charivari.
2.
Informal. an elaborate, noisy celebration.
verb (used with object), shivareed, shivareeing.
3.
to serenade with a shivaree.
noun (US & Canadian)
1.
a discordant mock serenade to newlyweds, made with pans, kettles, etc
2.
a confused noise; din
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