chivaree

or chiv·a·ri

[ shiv-uh-ree, shiv-uh-ree ]
noun, verb (used with object),chiv·a·reed, chiv·a·ree·ing.

  1. a variant of shivaree.

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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 Connor

  • It 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

chivaree

/ (ˌʃɪvəˈriː, ˈʃɪvəˌriː) /

noun

  1. a US spelling of charivari

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