charivari

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Synonyms: harikari, charivaris, charikar, charizard, charkhari, chivari

Antonyms: harikari, charivaris, charikar, charizard, charkhari, chivari

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Noun

1. The [[noisy]] [[banging]] of [[pot]]s and [[pan]]s as a [[mock]] [[serenade]] to a [[newly]] [[married]] [[couple]], or similar occasion.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Any loud, cacophonous noise or [[hubbub]].

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