callathump n 1: a noisy boisterous parade [syn: {callithump}, {callathump}, {callithump parade}] 2: a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple [syn: {shivaree}, {chivaree}, {charivari}, {callithump}, {callathump}, {belling}]
callathump \callathump\ n. 1. a noisy boisterous parade. Syn: callithump, callithump parade. [WordNet 1.5] 2. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple. Syn: shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump. [WordNet 1.5]
Callithump \Cal"li*thump`\, n. A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns, and other discordant noises; also, a burlesque serenade; a charivari. [U. S.] [Also spelled {callathump}.] [1913 Webster]