Phrase Hound found 12 phrases and 7 compound words that contain claps. The most common are listed below. Open claps in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 12
- after-clapsplural of after-clap: An additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be over and done with.
- claps backthird-person singular simple present indicative of clap back: To make a witty or sarcastic retort.
- claps outthird-person singular simple present indicative of clap out: To clap to the rhythm of (a song).
- claps togetherthird-person singular simple present indicative of clap together: To slap something together; to create or make (something) hastily and haphazardly.
- claps upthird-person singular simple present indicative of clap up: to imprison
- fairy clapsplural of fairy clap: A form of clapping where one or two fingers on each hand are tapped against the palms of the same hand, rather than striking the hands together.
- golf clapsplural of golf clap: A 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.
- slow clapsplural of slow clap: A form of clapping in which audience members clap slowly, with long intervals between claps, as a form of heckling and to demonstrate that they disapprove of a performer, speaker, etc.
- thunder clapsplural of thunder clap: A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
- claps eyes onthird-person singular simple present indicative of clap eyes on: To see; to lay eyes on.
- claps one's cheeksthird-person singular simple present indicative of clap one's cheeks
- lip clapsplural of lip clap: A kiss.
Compound words 7
- handclapsplural of handclap: A single clap of the hands.
- afterclapsplural of afterclap: An additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be over and done with.
- clapshotA traditional Scottish dish made of boiled potatoes and boiled swede (or Scottish turnip) mashed together with chives. Often prepared on Burns night.
- clapskateAlternative form of clap skate: a type of speedskate used in longtrack speedskating, where the skate blade is hinged at the front pillar to the boot, with the heel pillar being free, and kept in place by a spring mechanism.
- clapskatesplural of clapskate: a type of speedskate used in longtrack speedskating, where the skate blade is hinged at the front pillar to the boot, with the heel pillar being free, and kept in place by a spring mechanism.
- clapsticksplural of clapstick: A kind of drumstick used by striking one against another, to maintain rhythm in Aboriginal voice chants.
- thunderclapsplural of thunderclap: A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.