Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
charivari
noun
/ˌʃɛrɪˈvɑːri/
Definition
A noisy or chaotic gathering of people, often characterized by laughter and shouts, traditionally held to celebrate a newly married couple or to criticize someone’s behavior.
Examples
- The charivari lasted all night, filled with music, laughter, and joyous shouts.
- After the wedding, the neighbors held a charivari to celebrate the couple’s new life together.
Meaning
Originally a folk festival, a charivari can now refer to any loud and boisterous celebration or disturbance.
Synonyms
- cacophony
- uproar
- disturbance
- celebration
