Advertisement
Advertisement
callithump
or ³¦²¹±ô·±ô²¹Â·³Ù³ó³Ü³¾±è
[ kal-uh-thuhmp ]
noun
Chiefly Northeastern U.S.
- a shivaree.
- Midwestern U.S. Also called callithump parade. a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Discover More
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ³¦²¹±ô·±ô¾±Â·³Ù³ó³Ü³¾±è·¾±Â·²¹²Ô [kal-, uh, -, thuhm, -pee-, uh, n], adjective noun
Discover More
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of callithump1
1855–60, Americanism; compare earlier callithumpian band assembly of noisemakers on New Year's Eve, British dialect gallithumpians disturbers of order at Parliamentary elections, probably equivalent to dial. gally to frighten (as in gallicrow scarecrow; akin to Old English ²¹²µÃ¦±ô·É²¹²Ô to scare) + thump + -ian
Discover More
Example Sentences
Examples have not been reviewed.
“Our clothes,†he said, “got somewhat fusty in the rebels' little New Year's callithump. They're rowdy boys, and I reckon they knocked down a candle during their celebrations.â€
From
I have the greatest respect for honorable toil, but even more for callithump.
From
I became acquainted with callithump when I straightened out the asparagus-bed.
From
By the time I had pulled half-way down one row I could feel the callithump working.
From
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse