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Word: Callithump
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century. Probably from callithump-
Definition:
A cacophonous bout of noise-making performed by a group of people with a variety of instruments, utensils, etc., as a demonstration of a general feeling of celebration, dissatisfaction, etc. Also: a member of a group of people putting on such a performance. Compare "charivari", rough music.
Variant Forms:
- callythump
- calathump
- callathump
Word: Callithump
Speech Type: Verb
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