callithump

noun cal·li·thump \ˈka-lə-ˌthəmp\

Definition of CALLITHUMP

: a noisy boisterous band or parade

— cal·li·thump·ian \ˌka-lə-ˈthəm-pē-ən\ adjective

back-formation from callithumpian, adjective, alteration of English dialect gallithumpian disturber of order at elections in 18th century

First Known Use: 1950

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