callathump

A noun referring to a noisy, boisterous parade or a mock serenade, often involving banging on pots and pans, traditionally performed for a newly married couple.

• 🇩🇪Lärmender, ausgelassener Umzug oder scherzhaftes Ständchen, oft mit Klopfen auf Töpfe und Pfannen, traditionell für frisch Vermählte dargebracht.

1. Noisy boisterous parade C1 informal american

   A loud, chaotic, and often humorous parade or procession.

   • The town held a callathump to celebrate the festival.
   • A callathump of costumed revelers marched through the streets.
   • The callathump was so loud it could be heard for blocks.

   🇩🇪Lauter, chaotischer Umzug

   Synonyme: charivarishivaree

   Antonyme: calmhushquietsilencestillness

2. Mock serenade for newlyweds C1 informal american

   A noisy mock serenade, often made by banging pots and pans, performed for a newly married couple.

   • The neighbors organized a callathump for the newlyweds.
   • They were woken up by a callathump of banging pots and pans.
   • The tradition of a callathump is a fun way to celebrate a wedding.

   🇩🇪Lärmender Hochzeitsständchen

   Synonyme: charivarichivareeshivaree