charivari

/ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/

IPA: /CH EH1 R IY0 V AA1 R IY0/

noun

1
The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
2
(by extension) Any loud, cacophonous noise or hubbub.

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