callithump

A noun referring to a noisy, boisterous parade or a mock serenade made by banging pans and kettles, often directed at a newly married couple.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى موكب صاخب عابث أو سيرينة ساخرة تُقام بضرب القدور والمقالي لإحداث جلبة، وكثيرًا ما تُقام للعروسين أو في الاحتفالات الفكاهية. ويُطلق أيضًا على أي ضجيج أو صخب فوضوي.

1. Noisy parade C2 informal american

   A loud, boisterous, and often chaotic public procession or celebration.

   • The town's annual callithump woke up the entire neighborhood.
   • They organized a callithump to celebrate the team's victory.
   • The callithump featured drums, horns, and people shouting.

   🌐موكب صاخب

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2. Mock serenade C2 informal american

   A noisy, humorous, and often raucous serenade performed for a newly married couple, typically using pots, pans, and other noisemakers.

   • The couple was surprised by a callithump outside their window on their wedding night.
   • Friends and family gathered for a callithump to welcome the newlyweds.
   • The callithump was a traditional way to celebrate the marriage in that small town.

   🌐سيرينادة ساخرة

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