What is another word for shivaree?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɪvɐɹˌiː] (IPA)

Shivaree is an uncommon word that refers to a noisy celebration or a mock serenade for newlyweds. Its synonyms include charivari, chivaree, skimmington, rough music and belling. Charivari is the French version of shivaree and was commonly used in early America. Chivaree or chivari originated in the Southwestern United States and has the same connotation as shivaree. Skimmington is a British term that refers to a public demonstration where misbehaving couples were paraded through town. Rough music is also a British term that refers to a cacophonous, public display of discontent towards an individual or couple. Finally, belling refers to the practice of ringing bells, typically to either celebrate or mock a couple.

What are the hypernyms for Shivaree?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the antonyms for Shivaree?

Usage examples for Shivaree

"The boys are talkin' about a shivaree t'-night.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
I hope you shivaree Man and his wife-and shivaree 'em good.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
I wanted to keep Man sober, and I tried to get him and his wife out of town before that shivaree of yours was pulled off.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

Related words: horse-drawn carriage, ōyster shivaree, rice shivaree, wedding shivaree, shivari

Word of the Day

parroquet
Synonyms:
parakeet, paraquet, paroquet, parrakeet, parroket, parrot, parrot, parakeet, paraquet, paroquet.