n.
A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns, and other discordant noises; also, a burlesque serenade; a charivari. [U. S.] [Also spelled callathump.]
| Dictionary: Cal·li·thump |
A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns, and other discordant noises; also, a burlesque serenade; a charivari. [U. S.] [Also spelled callathump.]
| Obscure Words: callithump |
| Word Tutor: callithump |
| WordNet: callithump |
The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a noisy boisterous parade
Synonyms: callathump, callithump parade
Meaning #2:
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
Synonyms: shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callathump, belling
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