Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈkæ.lɪ.θʌmp/
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ˈkæ.lɪ.θʌmp
Noun
A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises.
Usage- US usage
- Colloquial
- Dated
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More examples (1)
You probably don't know what callithump is, but you will find out if you undertake to hoe sod-ground potatoes in July. It has something to do with brazen trumpets and violence. I became acquainted with callithump when I straightened out the asparagus-bed.
A burlesque serenade; a charivari.
Usage- US usage
- Colloquial
- Dated
Noun
a noisy boisterous parade
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a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
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