Clap Definition & Meaning
clap
- 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; "The judge clapped him in jail"
- cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings"
- clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- clap one's hands together; "The children were clapping to the music"
- strike the air in flight; "the wings of the birds clapped loudly"
- 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; "clap two boards together"
"Clap" in song lyrics
See how clap is used in real songs:
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"Glad to clap, never that, we had to clap"
1st Infantry f/ Havoc, Twin Gambino — The Midnight Creep -
"Now hand clap"
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Renegades of Funk -
"It's a hand clap"
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force — Renegades of Funk
Words that rhyme with clap
Usage tips for "clap"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clap" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clap to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does clap mean?
- 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 put quickly or forcibly; "The judge clapped him in jail" cause to strike the air in flight; "The big bird clapped its wings" clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval clap one's hands together
- What part of speech is clap?
- Clap is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does clap have?
- Clap has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).