callithumpian

cal·li·thump

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of callithumpian word

adjective callithumpian relating to or resembling a callithump 3
noun callithumpian a shivaree. 1
noun callithumpian 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
adjective callithumpian (US) Of, relating to, or resembling a callithump. 0

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Origin of callithumpian

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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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.

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