shivaree (Meaning)
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shivaree (n)
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
Synonyms & Antonyms of shivaree
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shivaree Sentence Examples
- The raucous shivaree reverberated through the streets as newlyweds emerged from the church.
- The mischievous pranksters coordinated a boisterous shivaree to tease a newly married couple.
- The villagers' shivaree echoed with the clang of pots, pans, and cowbells.
- The bride and groom were both startled and amused by the festive shivaree.
- The shivaree served as a playful reminder of the community's role in the newlyweds' lives.
- The noise of the shivaree reached a crescendo as the couple approached their home.
- The shivaree was a traditional custom that celebrated the marriage and wished the couple well.
- Some couples eagerly anticipated the shivaree, while others preferred to avoid its boisterous festivities.
- The shivaree participants were often a mix of family members, friends, and neighbors.
- The shivaree tradition has faded in recent decades, but it remains a fond memory for many who experienced it.
FAQs About the word shivaree
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The raucous shivaree reverberated through the streets as newlyweds emerged from the church.
The mischievous pranksters coordinated a boisterous shivaree to tease a newly married couple.
The villagers' shivaree echoed with the clang of pots, pans, and cowbells.
The bride and groom were both startled and amused by the festive shivaree.
