callithump

cal·li·thump

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-uh-thuhmp]
- /ˈkæl əˌθʌmp/
- /kˈalɪθˌʌmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-thuhmp]
- /ˈkæl əˌθʌmp/

Definitions of callithump word

noun callithump a noisy band or parade 3
noun callithump a shivaree. 1
noun callithump 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. 1
noun callithump (US) A somewhat riotous parade, accompanied with the blowing of tin horns and other discordant noises. 1
noun callithump (US) A burlesque serenade; a charivari. 0

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Origin of callithump

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

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 agælwan to scare) + thump + -ian

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Parts of speech for Callithump

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callithump popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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