- callithump parade
- nouna noisy boisterous parade• Syn: ↑callithump, ↑callathump• Derivationally related forms: ↑callithumpian (for: ↑callithump)• Hypernyms: ↑parade
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callithump — noun 1. a noisy boisterous parade • Syn: ↑callathump, ↑callithump parade • Derivationally related forms: ↑callithumpian • Hypernyms: ↑parade 2. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple … Useful english dictionary
callithump — callithumpian, adj., n. /kal euh thump /, n. Chiefly Northeastern U.S. 1. a shivaree. 2. Midwestern U.S. Also called callithump parade. a children s mummer s parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. Also, callathump.… … Universalium
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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
callithump — noun Etymology: back formation from callithumpian, adjective, alteration of English dialect gallithumpian disturber of order at elections in 18th century Date: 1950 a noisy boisterous band or parade • callithumpian adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
callithump — n. noisy loud riotous parade; noisy loud band; charivari, noisy boisterous serenade made to a newlywed couple made by banging kettles and pans … English contemporary dictionary
callathump — noun 1. a noisy boisterous parade • Syn: ↑callithump, ↑callithump parade • Derivationally related forms: ↑callithumpian (for: ↑callithump) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
callathump — 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] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
celebration — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Commemoration Nouns 1. celebration, solemnization, jubilee, commemoration; ovation, paean (See approbation); triumph, jubilation; rite. See rejoicing, ostentation, amusement. 2. (sign of celebration)… … English dictionary for students
