1. people or things that are horrible or extremely unpleasant; often used in the phrase 'the horribles' to refer to a group of costumed performers or mischievous characters in a parade or celebration
Usage: informal; often plural; chiefly North American

Examples

• The parade featured a group of horribles dressed in outrageous costumes.
• Children dressed as horribles marched through the streets on Halloween.
• The horribles threw candy to the crowd from their decorated float.
• Local tradition includes a parade of horribles every Fourth of July.
• The horribles entertained the audience with their silly antics.