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Thunderclap Definition & Meaning

thunderclap
noun
  1. a single sharp crash of thunder
  2. a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"

"Thunderclap" in song lyrics

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  • "Little drummer boy vs. thunderclap"
    Aesop Rock — Garbage
  • "Rappers, I pass flash by em like a thunderclap"
    Lakim Shabazz — Style Wars
  • "For the underhanded, underkept raging thunderclap"
    Mystik Journeymen f/ Living Legends — Rage

Words that rhyme with thunderclap

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Frequently asked questions

What does thunderclap mean?
a single sharp crash of thunder a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"
What part of speech is thunderclap?
Thunderclap is a noun.
How many definitions does thunderclap have?
Thunderclap has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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