noun
Uncommon
clapping
KLA-pihng
Clapping (noun) means the act of striking your hands together to applaud or make a rhythm. Example: “The clapping grew louder as the singer took her final bow.”
noun
1
The act of striking your hands together to applaud or make a rhythm.
"The clapping grew louder as the singer took her final bow."
"Rhythmic clapping filled the stadium before kickoff."
How to use clapping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHitting your palms together, usually to applaud or keep a beat.
Common pairings
loud clapping
clapping and cheering
rhythmic clapping
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Word forms
- Plural
- clappings
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English clappynge, equivalent to clap plus -ing.
Synonyms
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applause
hand clapping
Related words
Rhymes for clapping
mapping
rapping
tapping
lapping
yapping
zapping
napping
flapping
wrapping
trapping
slapping
snapping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “clapping” mean?
The word “clapping” means the act of striking your hands together to applaud or make a rhythm. In plain terms, hitting your palms together, usually to applaud or keep a beat.
How do you pronounce “clapping”?
“Clapping” is pronounced KLA-pihng (/ˈklæpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clapping” in a sentence?
Here is “clapping” used in a sentence: “The clapping grew louder as the singer took her final bow.”
What part of speech is “clapping”?
“Clapping” is a noun.
Is “clapping” a common word?
“Clapping” is an uncommon word in modern English.
