1. present participle of chivaree; to harass or mock someone, especially a newly married couple, with loud noise and pranks
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; also spelled charivari or shivaree

Examples

• The neighbors were chivariing the newlyweds by banging pots and pans outside their house.
• They spent the evening chivariing the couple with playful pranks and loud celebrations.
• The tradition of chivariing newly married couples has largely disappeared in modern times.
• The group was chivariing the groom with good-natured teasing and noise.
• Instead of chivariing them, the community organized a quiet reception.