clap
Definitions
Noun
- A sudden very loud noise
- A common venereal disease caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
- A sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
Verb
- Put quickly or forcibly
- Cause to strike the air in flight
- Clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- Clap one's hands together
- Strike the air in flight
- Strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
- Strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
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Definitions: 10
Fragments: 13
Sound Alikes: 5
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📰 This Word in the News:
Seaford seniors return to former schools for annual clap-out
Jun 19, 2026 Herald Community Newspapers
Jun 19, 2026 Herald Community Newspapers
Opinion: Clap during a city meeting in Emporia and you too might be hustled off to jail. Just ask Lux.
Aug 9, 2026 kansasreflector.com
Aug 9, 2026 kansasreflector.com
Miss Manners: Is it true that you should never clap for speakers at Memorial Day events?
Jun 1, 2026 Syracuse.com
Jun 1, 2026 Syracuse.com

