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clapter

clapter noun: the sound of applause or clapping.

Noun

clapter (uncountable)

  1. (neologism) The sound of applause or clapping.
  2. (neologism) A type of clapping or applause in comedy that arises when a comedian delivers a joke with the purpose of making the audience applaud and agree instead of laugh.

Origin of clapter

Blend of clap + laughter.

Questions about clapter

What does clapter mean?
Clapter means the sound of applause or clapping.
What part of speech is clapter?
Clapter is a noun.

Words near clapter in the dictionary

  1. clapskate
  2. clapskates
  3. clapstick
  4. clapsticks
  5. clapt
  6. clapter
  7. Clapton
  8. Clapton in Gordano
  9. Clapton-on-the-Hill
  10. Claptons
  11. claptrap

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