callathump

[ kal-uh-thuhmp ]

noun

, Chiefly Northeastern U.S.

1. a shivaree; callithump.

Other Words From

• calla·thumpi·an noun adjective

Example Sentences

Throughout New England the noisy bridal serenade is a nourishing practice, going by such names as horning, shivaree, skimmelton, skimmington, warming, housewarming, sendoff, rouser, jamboree, waking-up, bellin', tin pan shower, callithumpian, callathumpin'. callathump and cowthump.

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