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golf clap

golf clap noun: a usually sarcastic or humorous form of applause performed by lightly and rapidly clapping the fingers of one hand against the palm of the other, used to show indifference or disdain or to show polite or quiet appreciation.

Noun

golf clap (plural golf claps)

  1. A usually sarcastic or humorous form of applause performed by lightly and rapidly clapping the fingers of one hand against the palm of the other, used to show indifference or disdain or to show polite or quiet appreciation.

Forms of golf clap

pluralgolf claps

Origin of golf clap

Reference to the practice, among spectators of golf, of applauding quietly so as to not distract the players.https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/09/30/history-golf-clap

Questions about golf clap

What does golf clap mean?
Golf clap means a usually sarcastic or humorous form of applause performed by lightly and rapidly clapping the fingers of one hand against the palm of the other, used to show indifference or disdain or to show polite or quiet appreciation.
What part of speech is golf clap?
Golf clap is a noun.
What is the plural of golf clap?
The plural of golf clap is golf claps.

Words near golf clap in the dictionary

  1. golf caddy
  2. golf car
  3. golf cars
  4. golf cart
  5. golf carts
  6. golf clap
  7. golf claps
  8. golf club
  9. golf clubs
  10. golf course
  11. golf courses

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