callithump

Noun

Synonyms: callathump callithump parade shivaree chivaree charivari belling

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

a noisy boisterous paradeSynonyms: callathump callithump parade
a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married coupleSynonyms: shivaree chivaree charivari callathump belling

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

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]