callathump

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callathump

A group of children make a callathump outside the newlyweds' house.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A noisy, boisterous parade or celebration: A "callathump" is a loud, chaotic, and often improvised procession, typically involving banging on pots, pans, or other makeshift instruments.
    • A noisy mock serenade: Specifically, a "callathump" can refer to a raucous, humorous serenade performed for a newly married couple by banging on household items like pans and kettles, often as a form of rowdy celebration or good-natured teasing.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The small town's victory celebration turned into a joyful callathump through the main street.
    • As an old tradition, the neighbors gave the newlyweds a hilarious callathump outside their home.
Advanced Usage
  • The term "callathump" is chiefly historical and regional, often associated with 19th-century rural or small-town customs in the United States.
  • It describes a specific type of folk celebration characterized by its deliberate noisiness and lack of formal organization.
Variants and Related Words
  • Callithump (n): An alternative, more common spelling for the same event or parade.
  • Shivaree (n): A synonym for a noisy mock serenade, especially for newlyweds. (Also spelled ).
Synonyms
  • Charivari: A noisy, mock serenade.
  • Shivaree: A raucous celebration for a newly married couple.
  • Racket: A loud, disturbing noise.
  • Hullabaloo: A commotion; a fuss.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While "callathump" itself is not typically part of a larger idiom, it describes an event that embodies the spirit of phrases like "raise a racket" or "kick up a din."
callathump

A group of children make a callathump outside the newlyweds' house.

Noun
  1. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple
  2. a noisy boisterous parade

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