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Banging vs Shivaree - What's the difference?

banging | shivaree |

As nouns the difference between banging and shivaree

is that banging is the action of the verb to bang while shivaree is the noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.

As a verb banging

is .

As an adjective banging

is (slang) excellent, brilliant, very exciting, top, great.

banging

English

Verb

(head)
  • * He was banging cocktail waitresses]] two at a time!'' - Alex Rocco in the movie ''[[w:The Godfather, The Godfather

    • Noun

  • The action of the verb to bang.
    • The banging of the hammers could be heard from several streets away.

    Adjective

    banging' (also ' bangin' )
  • (slang) Excellent, brilliant, very exciting, top, great.
    • Wow, what a banging haircut! It looks terrific!
  • (colloquial, dated) Huge; great in size.
    • (Forby)
    (Webster 1913)

    shivaree

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (UK ) charivari

    Noun

    (-)
  • The noisy banging of pots and pans as a mock serenade to a newly married couple, or similar occasion.
  • Any loud cacophonous noise or hubbub.