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 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 parade — noun a noisy boisterous parade • Syn: ↑callithump, ↑callathump • Derivationally related forms: ↑callithumpian (for: ↑callithump) • Hypernyms: ↑parade … Useful english dictionary
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
callithump — cal·li·thump … English syllables
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
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
The Paperboys — For the Norwegian hip hop duo, see Paperboys. The Paperboys The Paperboys performing at the Triple Door in Seattle, Washington, 2007 Background information … Wikipedia
