klappa — meaning in English

English meaning

• applaud verb To clap your hands to show approval or enjoyment.
• pat verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
• pet noun An animal kept at home for companionship rather than work or food.

Senses

klappa is used for these senses in English:

• applaud (transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
• pat To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
• pet (transitive) To stroke or fondle (an animal).

applaud — full definition

1. verb To clap your hands to show approval or enjoyment.
2. verb To praise or express strong approval of something.

pat — full definition

1. verb To tap gently with the flat of the hand.
2. noun A gentle tap or light slap with the hand.
3. noun A small, flattened lump of a soft substance, especially butter.
4. adj Exactly right or fitting for the occasion; sometimes suggesting an answer is too neat or rehearsed.

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