Charivari

[,ʃɑ:ri'vɑ:ri]

Definition

(n.) A mock serenade of discordant noises, made with kettles, tin horns, etc., designed to annoy and insult.

Edited by Craig

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Fr.] Discordant music, mock serenade.

Edited by Brent

Definition

n. a French term used to designate a wild tumult and uproar produced by the beating of pans kettles and dishes mingled with whistling bawling groans and hisses expressive of displeasure against an individual—the 'rough music' not unknown in England as a popular protest against an unequal marriage or the like.

Editor: Stacy