"callithump" meaning in All languages combined

See callithump on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈkæ.lɪ.θʌmp/ Forms: callithumps [plural]
Etymology: Probably from an arbitrary first element and thump Etymology templates: {{m|en|thump}} thump Head templates: {{en-noun}} callithump (plural callithumps)
  1. (US) A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises. Tags: US
    Sense id: en-callithump-en-noun-1yRKJfXZ Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53
  2. (US) A burlesque serenade; a charivari. Tags: US
    Sense id: en-callithump-en-noun-2em1kDU7 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: callithumpian

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