What is "callathump"

callathump \callathump\ n.

1. a noisy boisterous parade.

   Syn: callithump, callithump parade.

2. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple.

   Syn: shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump.

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.]

1. n. a noisy boisterous parade [syn: callithump, callithump parade]

2. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple [syn: shivaree, chivaree, charivari, callithump, belling]