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Example:The marriage serenade was a heartfelt gesture by the young couple's friends and family to celebrate their union.

Definition:A musical and celebratory outing to the home of newlyweds, commonly involving friends and family playing musical instruments and singing outside the house as a joyful celebration.

Example:The jug band roustabout stopped by the newlyweds' house to ensure that their celebration would continue into the early hours of the morning.

Definition:A noisily entertaining group of people, often using home-made instruments, who visit the newlyweds on their wedding night to serenade and disturb for fun.

Example:A noisy wedding prank was organized to disturb the newlyweds, ensuring that they would remember their special day as a celebration in the most memorable way.

Definition:A playful and sometimes noisy disruption of a newlywed couple's night with the intention of bringing laughter and joy, often including mock harassment or disturbances.