'callathump' definitions:

Definition of 'callathump'

noun

A noisy boisterous parade [syn: callithump, callathump, callithump parade]

noun

A noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple [syn: shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump, callathump, belling]

Definition of 'callathump'

From: GCIDE

callathump \callathump\ n.
1. a noisy boisterous parade.
Syn: callithump, callithump parade. [WordNet 1.5]
2. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.
Syn: shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump. [WordNet 1.5]

Definition of 'callathump'

From: GCIDE

Callithump \Cal"li*thump`\, 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.] [1913 Webster]

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