English Dictionary

charivari

/ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/

noun

The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion. / (by extension) Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub.

The charivari was a lively and noisy celebration in the village.

意味（1）

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

The marriage ceremony was given primordial significance over folkloric pre-marriage engagement rituals and wild charivaris.

意味（2）

(by extension) Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub.