CHARIVARI


Meaning of CHARIVARI in English

n. (also shivaree) 1 a serenade of banging saucepans etc. to a newly-married couple. 2 a medley of sounds; a hubbub.

[ F, = serenade with pans, trays, etc., to an unpopular person ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.