Handclapping

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The activity of clapping hands, especially as part of a musical performance. countable, uncountable

    "With an air of having accomplished her intention, Aunt Alice sat down amid great cheers and handclappings from the opposite side."

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acclaimacclamationapplausebig handcheerclap

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"With an air of having accomplished her intention, Aunt Alice sat down amid great cheers and handclappings from the opposite side."

Etymology

From hand + clapping.

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