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Webster 1913 Edition


Callithump

Cal′li-thumpˊ

,
Noun.
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
.]

Definition 2024


callithump

callithump

English

Noun

callithump (plural callithumps)

  1. (US) A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises.
  2. (US) A burlesque serenade; a charivari.