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happy-clappy

happy-clappy noun: a member of a Christian church whose worship is characterized by enthusiasm and spontaneity.

Noun

happy-clappy (plural happy-clappies)

  1. (derogatory, slang) A member of a Christian church whose worship is characterized by enthusiasm and spontaneity.

Adjective

happy-clappy (comparative more happy-clappy, superlative most happy-clappy)

  1. (derogatory, slang) Of or relating to such a worshiper or such a church.
    Synonyms:
    happy clapper

Synonyms of happy-clappy

Forms of happy-clappy

Noun
pluralhappy-clappies
alternative formhappyclappy
Adjective
comparativemore happy-clappy
superlativemost happy-clappy

Questions about happy-clappy

What does happy-clappy mean?
Happy-clappy means a member of a Christian church whose worship is characterized by enthusiasm and spontaneity.
What part of speech is happy-clappy?
Happy-clappy can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of happy-clappy?
The plural of happy-clappy is happy-clappies.

Words near happy-clappy in the dictionary

  1. happy vowels
  2. happy waitress
  3. happy wife, happy life
  4. happy, happy, joy, joy
  5. happy-clappies
  6. happy-clappy
  7. happy-go-luckier
  8. happy-go-luckies
  9. happy-go-luckiest
  10. happy-go-lucky
  11. happyclappies

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