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- [klap]
- /klæp/
- /ˈklæpɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klap]
- /klæp/
Definitions of clapping word
- verb with object clapping to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval: She clapped her hands in appreciation. 1
- verb with object clapping to strike (someone) amicably with a light, open-handed slap, as in greeting, encouragement, or the like: He clapped his friend on the back. 1
- verb with object clapping to strike (an object) against something quickly and forcefully, producing an abrupt, sharp sound, or a series of such sounds: to clap a book on the table. 1
- verb with object clapping to bring together forcefully (facing surfaces of the same object): She clapped the book shut. 1
- verb with object clapping to applaud (a performance, speech, speaker, etc.) by clapping the hands: The audience clapped the actors at the end of the act. 1
- verb with object clapping to put or place quickly or forcefully: to clap a lid on a jar; She clapped her hand over his mouth. They clapped him in jail. 1
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Origin of clapping
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English clappen, Old English clæppan; cognate with Middle Low German kleppen
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Parts of speech for Clapping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clapping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
clapping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clapping
noun clapping
- applause — Applause is the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands to show approval.
- appreciation — Appreciation of something is the recognition and enjoyment of its good qualities.
- ovation — an enthusiastic public reception of a person, marked especially by loud and prolonged applause.
- acclamation — Acclamation is a noisy or enthusiastic expression of approval for someone or something.
- acclaim — If someone or something is acclaimed, they are praised enthusiastically.
Antonyms for clapping
noun clapping
- jeering — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
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