| Front | callithump \KAL-uh-thump\ |
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| Back | noun 1. A noisy, boisterous celebration or parade. 2. A mock serenade with pots, pans, kettles, etc., given for a newly married couple. Also known as charivari or shivaree. [Back-formation from callithumpian, alteration of English dialect word gallithumpian (disturber of order at Parliamentary elections in 18th century).] "'Our clothes,' Bono said, 'got somewhat fusty in the rebels' little New Year's callithump." - M.T. Anderson; The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing; Candlewick Press; 2008. |
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