n.
Pronunciation: ' ka-l ə - ˌ th ə mp
Function: noun
Etymology: back-formation from callithumpian, adjective, alteration of English dialect gallithumpian disturber of order at elections in 18th century
Date: 1950
: a noisy boisterous band or parade
– cal · li · thump · ian \ ˌ ka-l ə - ' th ə m-p ē - ə n \ adjective