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“Shivaree” or “Shivery”

shivaree / shivery are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

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shivaree

  • nouna noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.

shivery

  • adjectivecold enough to cause shivers.
Usage

Examples in context

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“shivaree”

  • Shivaree officially separated in 2007 after…
  • …with approximately 500,000 combined sales.. Shivaree credits many other musicians in…
  • Shivaree (band)
  • Shivaree released a total of four…
  • Shivaree (fan made) Forum
  • Shivaree is best known for the…
  • Shivaree was an Americana band formed…
  • …name from the Cajun term, "shivaree", which means, roughly, a noisy…

“shivery”

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