Clapping
/ˈklæpɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:21 pts8 letters
Definition of Clapping
verb
- To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
"The children began to clap in time with the music."
- To applaud.
"It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer."
- To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.
"He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement."
- To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.
"He clapped across the floor in his boots."
- To come together suddenly with noise.
Anagrams of Clapping
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