HyperDic: callithump

English > 2 senses of the word callithump:
NOUNgroupcallithump, callathump, callithump paradea noisy boisterous parade
communicationcallithump, shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callathump, bellinga noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
English > callithump: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA noisy boisterous parade.
Synonymscallathump, callithump parade
BroaderparadeA ceremonial procession including people marching
Adjectivescallithumpianof or relating to a callithump / callithump
English > callithump: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.
Synonymsshivaree, chivaree, charivari, callathump, belling
BroaderserenadeA song characteristically played outside the house of a woman
Spanishcampanazo, cencerrada, serenata
Adjectivescallithumpianof or relating to a callithump / callithump

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