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- [shiv-uh-ree]
- /ˌʃɪv əˈri/
- /ʃˈɪvərˌiː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [shiv-uh-ree]
- /ˌʃɪv əˈri/
Definitions of shivaree word
- noun shivaree a mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple; charivari. 1
- noun shivaree Informal. an elaborate, noisy celebration. 1
- verb with object shivaree to serenade with a shivaree. 1
- noun shivaree a discordant mock serenade to newlyweds, made with pans, kettles, etc 0
- noun shivaree a confused noise; din 0
- noun shivaree a noisy demonstration or celebration; esp., a mock serenade with kettles, horns, etc. to a couple on their wedding night; charivari 0
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Origin of shivaree
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45, Americanism; alteration of Mississippi Valley French, French charivari charivari
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Parts of speech for Shivaree
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shivaree popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
shivaree usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with shivaree
- what is a shivaree?
- what is a shivaree party?
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