callithump US
ˈkæl.ɪˌθʌmp
See also: charivari (UK)
Definition

Definition of callithump - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
paradeDatedUSnoisy parade with discordant soundsDatedUS
  • The town held a callithump for the festival.
march parade procession
2.
celebrationDatedUSboisterous event with loud noisesDatedUS
  • The callithump could be heard from miles away.
carnival parade procession
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noisy, lively procession with loud noise, often including tunes and amusement
The callithump parade rolled through town, banging pots and playing tunes.

Origin of callithump

English, calli (beautiful) + thump (beat)

Examples of callithump in a sentence

  • Children laughed during the callithump.
  • The town's annual callithump was a lively affair.
  • Children eagerly participated in the callithump parade.

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  1. French:charivari, fête bruyante, ...
  2. German:Krachumzug, Krach, ...
  3. Italian:parata rumorosa, baccanale, ...
  4. Spanish:desfile ruidoso, estruendo, ...
  5. Portuguese:desfile ruidoso, festejo ruidoso, ...
  6. Chinese:喧闹游行, 喧闹活动, ...
  7. Japanese:カリサンプ, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوْكِب صاخِب, اِحْتِفَال صَاخِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּהֲלוּכָה רוֹעֶשֶׁת, חֲגִיגָה רוֹעֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:шумный парад, шумное празднество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:галасливий парад, галасливе святкування, ...
  12. Hindi:कोलाहलपूर्ण जुलूस, कोलाहल, ...

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