shivoo
- noun
- Archaic
:
fiesta
- What a wild shivoo that was!
Examples
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The whole village joined in the shivoo, banging pots and singing late into the night.
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After the wedding, friends organized a shivoo with music and laughter outside the couple's home.
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They were surprised by a cheerful shivoo as they left the church, surrounded by friends and family.
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They threw a big shivoo for her birthday.
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The friends decided to throw a shivoo to celebrate their graduation.
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We had a lively shivoo in the backyard for her birthday last weekend.
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Everyone danced and laughed at the shivoo hosted by their favorite teacher.
Synonyms
29
8.6
A lively informal party with music and dancing
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9.7
A casual party where people sing folk songs and sometimes dance
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9.9
A lively noisy party with music and people celebrating
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9.9
A lively informal party with music and dancing
A very fun and exciting party that people remember
A friendly meeting where people come to talk and share food
A casual social meeting where people drink alcohol together
A small informal get-together with a few friends to celebrate something
Antonyms
How Lively
Surface Forms
Etymology
Shivoo probably comes from the old word shivaree, which itself comes from French charivari and meant a 'noisy celebration'. So, a shivoo is a loud, lively party.