NYT Dictionary

CHARIVARI

/ʃɑːɹɪˈvɑːɹi/
Nouncha-RI-va-richa-ri-va-ri · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2024

Meaning

The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French charivari.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rough musicskimmingtonskimmityskimmity-rideshivareecharivaricallithumpcallathumpchivareebelling

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2024.

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