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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.
a variant of shivaree.
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Words nearby chivaree
Chiusi, chiv, chivalric, chivalrous, chivalry, chivaree, chive, chivy, Ch. J., Chkalov, Chladni figure
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How to use chivaree in a sentence
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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