Meaning of callithump | Babel Free
/ˈkæ.lɪ.θʌmp/Definitions
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A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises. US, colloquial, dated
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A burlesque serenade; a charivari. US, colloquial, dated
Examples
“You probably don't know what callithump is, but you will find out if you undertake to hoe sod-ground potatoes in July. It has something to do with brazen trumpets and violence. I became acquainted with callithump when I straightened out the asparagus-bed.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.