1. a noisy, disorderly procession or parade, often with crude music and comic performances
Usage: informal; chiefly North American; historical
2. a mock serenade or noisy demonstration, typically organized to ridicule or protest someone
Usage: informal; historical

1. to participate in or conduct a callithump; to make a loud, discordant noise in a procession
Usage: informal; rare

Examples

• The town organized a callithump to celebrate the Fourth of July with marching bands and floats.
• A callithump erupted outside the town hall as protesters made their voices heard with pots and pans.
• The old tradition of a callithump was used to shame unpopular figures in the community.
• Children joined the callithump, banging drums and creating a joyful noise through the streets.
• The wedding was followed by a playful callithump as friends serenaded the newlyweds.