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.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее шумное, бурное шествие или шуточную серенаду, часто включающую стук по кастрюлям и сковородам, традиционно исполняемую для молодожёнов.

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.

   🇷🇺Шумный и хаотичный парад

   Синонимы: charivarishivaree

   Антонимы: 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.

   🇷🇺Шуточная серенада для молодожёнов

   Синонимы: charivarichivareeshivaree