1. a noisy mock serenade or celebration, typically performed outside the home of a newly married couple
Usage: also spelled charivari; chiefly North American; informal

Examples

• The neighbors organized a chivari outside the newlyweds' house, complete with pots, pans, and loud music.
• A chivari was a traditional way for the community to celebrate a wedding with playful noise and pranks.
• The couple laughed good-naturedly at the chivari staged by their friends on their wedding night.
• In earlier times, a chivari could last for hours as the community made a joyful racket.
• The chivari tradition has largely faded from modern wedding celebrations.