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shivaree

The correct spelling is shivaree.

How to pronounce shivaree

noun

IPA: /ʃɪvəˈɹiː/

Say it like: Shi-var-ee

The correct spelling is shivaree. The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
  2. 2.Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.

verb

  1. 1.To serenade (a newly married couple) with the noisy banging of pots and pans.

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