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Clapping
/ˈklæpɪŋ/
To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
📖 Definitions of "Clapping"
- 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."
- 1
The action by which someone or something claps.
🔄 Synonyms of "Clapping"
2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| applausenoun | The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation. |
| hand clappingnoun | a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Clapping"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| applausenoun | The act of applauding; approbation and praise publicly expressed by the clapping of hands, stamping or tapping of the feet, acclamation, huzzas, or other means; marked commendation. |
| hand clappingnoun | a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together |
| ovationnoun | (by extension) Prolonged enthusiastic applause. |
| handclappingnoun | The activity of clapping hands, especially as part of a musical performance. |
| acclaimnoun | (transitive) To express great approval (for). |
| acclamationnoun | A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause. |
| applaudingnoun | applause |
| smackingnoun | A series of smacks; the act by which somebody is smacked. |
| pattingnoun | The act by which something is patted. |
| rappingnoun | (music) Musical speech accompanied by a rhythm, most commonly as part of hip-hop music. |
| tappingnoun | An act of making a light hit or strike against something. |
| plauditsnoun | enthusiastic approval |
| cheeringnoun | A cheer. |
| bravoing | A shout of "bravo!" |
| slappingnoun | The act of giving a slap or slaps |
| thwackingnoun | The action or sound of a thwack; a beating. |
| strikingnoun | Making a strong impression. |
| bangingnoun | (slang) Excellent, brilliant, very exciting, top, great. |
| poundingnoun | An act in which something or someone is pounded. |
| beatingnoun | The pulsation of the heart. |
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