chivaree

or chiv·a·ri

[ shiv-uh-ree, shiv-uh-ree ]

/ ˌʃɪv əˈri, ˈʃɪv əˌri /

noun, verb (used with object), chiv·a·reed, chiv·a·ree·ing.

shivaree.

Words nearby chivaree

chiusi, chiv, chivalric, chivalrous, chivalry, chivaree, chive, chivvy, chivy, chişinău, chişinǎu

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Examples from the Web for chivaree

"Well, it's the only chance we'll have to chivaree them," grumbled Dan.
The Golden Road|Lucy Maud Montgomery
It was more like the "chivaree" with which ironic crowds tormented bridal couples back in Nimrim, Mo.
We Can't Have Everything|Rupert Hughes
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 Connor

British Dictionary definitions for chivaree

chivaree

/ (ˌʃɪvəˈriː, ˈʃɪvəˌriː) /

noun

a US spelling of charivari

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