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.]
callithump n 1: a noisy boisterous parade [syn: {callathump}, {callithump parade}] 2: a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple [syn: {shivaree}, {chivaree}, {charivari}, {callathump}, {belling}]