belling

Definitions of belling
  1. noun
    a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
    synonyms: callathump, callithump, charivari, chivaree, shivaree
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    type of:
    serenade
    a song characteristically played outside the house of a love interest
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