Handclap
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A single clap of the hands.
"The other good news: This new song recaptures the sunny feel of "Collapsing," complete with ethereal vocals, lush strings and, of course, plenty of handclaps."
- 2 a clap of the hands to indicate approval wordnet
Example
More examples"The other good news: This new song recaptures the sunny feel of "Collapsing," complete with ethereal vocals, lush strings and, of course, plenty of handclaps."
Etymology
From hand + clap.
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