shivaree

/ˈʃiːvəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a noisy, celebratory procession or parade, especially to celebrate a marriage, often involving music, dancing, and cheering.

“The newlyweds were greeted with a lively shivaree as they left the church.”

2. verb

to celebrate or honor someone with a noisy, festive procession, especially on the occasion of a marriage.

“The friends decided to shivaree their friends who were getting married.”

Synonyms

  • celebration
  • parade

Antonyms

  • funeral procession
  • mournful procession