First Known Use: 1950
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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
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Origin of CALLITHUMP
back-formation from callithumpian, adjective, alteration of English dialect gallithumpian disturber of order at elections in 18th century
Rhymes with CALLITHUMP
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