<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A mock serenade with kettles, pans, horns, and other noisemakers given for a newly married couple.</li><li>Informal: an elaborate, noisy celebration.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) shiv·a·reed, shiv·a·ree·ing: to serenade with a shivaree.</li></ul>