Clapping

/ˈklæpɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Clapping

verb

  1. To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

    "The children began to clap in time with the music."

  2. To applaud.

    "It isn’t the singers they are clapping; it's the composer."

  3. To slap with the hand in a jovial manner.

    "He would often clap his teammates on the back for encouragement."

  4. To bring two surfaces together forcefully, creating a sharp sound.

    "He clapped across the floor in his boots."

  5. To come together suddenly with noise.

Anagrams of Clapping

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