CALLITHUMP


Meaning of CALLITHUMP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-lə-ˌthəmp ]

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 ˌka-lə-ˈthəm-pē-ən adjective

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