charivari (Meaning)
charivari (n)
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
charivari (n.)
A mock serenade of discordant noises, made with kettles, tin horns, etc., designed to annoy and insult.
Synonyms & Antonyms of charivari
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charivari Sentence Examples
- The townsfolk organized a charivari to protest the mayor's decision to raise taxes.
- The newlyweds were subjected to a charivari by their neighbors, who banged pots and pans outside their window.
- In some cultures, a charivari is performed to express disapproval of an individual's actions.
- The villagers staged a charivari outside the local tavern to shame the drunkard who caused trouble.
- Charivaris were once a common form of social censure in rural communities.
- The politician faced a charivari from constituents unhappy with his policies.
- The charivari continued late into the night, with participants shouting and making noise to disrupt the peace.
- The custom of charivari evolved as a way for communities to enforce social norms and maintain order.
- Despite its origins in tradition, the practice of charivari has largely fallen out of favor in modern society.
- In literature, charivari scenes often symbolize societal unrest and discord.
FAQs About the word charivari
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married coupleA mock serenade of discordant noises, made with kettles, tin horns, etc., desi
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The townsfolk organized a charivari to protest the mayor's decision to raise taxes.
The newlyweds were subjected to a charivari by their neighbors, who banged pots and pans outside their window.
In some cultures, a charivari is performed to express disapproval of an individual's actions.
The villagers staged a charivari outside the local tavern to shame the drunkard who caused trouble.
