chivaree
or chiv·a·ri
[ shiv-uh-ree, shiv-uh-ree ]
/ ˌʃɪv əˈri, ˈʃɪv əˌri /
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noun, verb (used with object), chiv·a·reed, chiv·a·ree·ing.
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Words nearby chivaree
Chiusi, chiv, chivalric, chivalrous, chivalry, chivaree, chive, chivy, Ch. J., Chkalov, Chladni figure
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Example sentences from the Web for chivaree
So busy were they in recounting the various incidents in the recent "chivaree," that before they were aware Cameron was upon them.
Corporal Cameron|Ralph ConnorIt was more like the "chivaree" with which ironic crowds tormented bridal couples back in Nimrim, Mo.
We Can't Have Everything|Rupert Hughes"Well, it's the only chance we'll have to chivaree them," grumbled Dan.
The Golden Road|Lucy Maud Montgomery
British Dictionary definitions for chivaree
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