Clap
noun
The sound made when you hit your hands together.
She gave a loud clap to catch everyone's attention.
Often appears as...
- round of applause
- thunderous clap
verb
To hit your hands together to make a noise, usually to show approval or enjoyment.
The audience clapped when the show was over.
Often appears as...
- clap hands
- clap loudly
verb
To put or place something quickly and forcefully.
He clapped the book shut.
Often appears as...
- clap shut
- clap together
noun
A sexually transmitted disease, also known as gonorrhea.
He was diagnosed with the clap.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To hit someone with an open hand as a way of celebration or greeting.
The teammates clapped him on the back.
Often appears as...
- clap on the back
- clap hands
noun
The sound made when you hit your hands together.
She gave a loud clap to catch everyone's attention.
Often appears as...
- round of applause
- thunderous clap
verb
To hit your hands together to make a noise, usually to show approval or enjoyment.
The audience clapped when the show was over.
Often appears as...
- clap hands
- clap loudly
verb
To put or place something quickly and forcefully.
He clapped the book shut.
Often appears as...
- clap shut
- clap together
noun
A sexually transmitted disease, also known as gonorrhea.
He was diagnosed with the clap.
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To hit someone with an open hand as a way of celebration or greeting.
The teammates clapped him on the back.
Often appears as...
- clap on the back
- clap hands
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis on Volume
A 'loud clap' signifies strong approval or gets immediate attention.
After the performance, a loud clap echoed in the hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Excitement
'Clap' can indicate the audience's excitement or enthusiasm.
The magician's trick was met with an excited round of claps.
Pro Tip 3/3Approval Gesture
A 'clap' is commonly used as a gesture of approval or praise.
The speaker's powerful words were followed by thunderous claps.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis on Volume
A 'loud clap' signifies strong approval or gets immediate attention.
After the performance, a loud clap echoed in the hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Excitement
'Clap' can indicate the audience's excitement or enthusiasm.
The magician's trick was met with an excited round of claps.
Pro Tip 3/3Approval Gesture
A 'clap' is commonly used as a gesture of approval or praise.
The speaker's powerful words were followed by thunderous claps.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis on Volume
A 'loud clap' signifies strong approval or gets immediate attention.
After the performance, a loud clap echoed in the hall.
Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Excitement
'Clap' can indicate the audience's excitement or enthusiasm.
The magician's trick was met with an excited round of claps.
Pro Tip 3/3Approval Gesture
A 'clap' is commonly used as a gesture of approval or praise.
The speaker's powerful words were followed by thunderous claps.
Never forget "Clap"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
TED2016 in review PIPE...
get involved with this person's passion and my life has changed and just how they're telling me how their life was James now my life has changed and this is the greatest thing ever and then at the end I jump to my feet and I clap and I wipe away a tear and then literally three hours later I'm in the lunch line
Video examples
Earthrise: The Story of...
appreciate your help very much thank you everything that I held dear was on this earth and I got off the airplane and there it was my family and my coworkers clapping and cheering that was that was a very very that was probably the most emotional part of the fight for me is to read the homecoming
Video examples
I got 99 problems......
The disabled are the largest — Yeah, clap for that, man. Come on. People with disabilities are the largest minority in the world, and we are the most underrepresented in entertainment. The doctors said that I wouldn't walk,
Video examples
What is chirality and...
made by humans are rare. But chiral molecules are absolutely everywhere. Phenomena as separate as optical rotation, Screwing together furniture, and clapping your hands all involve this intriguing spatial property.
Video examples
Bottlenose Dolphin Gang...
behavior called jaw clapping this is a clear visual and audible threat after the threat comes the tussle including a pretty nasty tail bite yep conflict and violence everyday life from bottlenose
Video examples
Empathy Is Not...
but I soon learned those were only cheered on by the people who already agreed with me. Sometimes -- bless you. Sometimes, the most subversive thing you could do -- yeah, clap for him.
Video examples
How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
Ya’ll can clap for that. So I encourage you to just write down your goals. Starting off your day with reading your goals and dreams aloud gives you a boost of positive energy.
Video examples
The magic ingredient...
And then the whole room was clapping. This is the moment that I live for in lighting. The moment where it all comes together and we get a world that we can believe in.
Video examples
Elephant Seal on the...
it also intimidates other bulls by inflating its powerful proboscis to make deep threatening sounds called clap threats all of this adds up to one
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
Sound is a vibration. Whether you're clapping or you're shouting, that vibration carries a sound wave
Video examples
TED2016 in review PIPE...
get involved with this person's passion and my life has changed and just how they're telling me how their life was James now my life has changed and this is the greatest thing ever and then at the end I jump to my feet and I clap and I wipe away a tear and then literally three hours later I'm in the lunch line
Video examples
Earthrise: The Story of...
appreciate your help very much thank you everything that I held dear was on this earth and I got off the airplane and there it was my family and my coworkers clapping and cheering that was that was a very very that was probably the most emotional part of the fight for me is to read the homecoming
Video examples
I got 99 problems......
The disabled are the largest — Yeah, clap for that, man. Come on. People with disabilities are the largest minority in the world, and we are the most underrepresented in entertainment. The doctors said that I wouldn't walk,
Video examples
What is chirality and...
made by humans are rare. But chiral molecules are absolutely everywhere. Phenomena as separate as optical rotation, Screwing together furniture, and clapping your hands all involve this intriguing spatial property.
Video examples
Bottlenose Dolphin Gang...
behavior called jaw clapping this is a clear visual and audible threat after the threat comes the tussle including a pretty nasty tail bite yep conflict and violence everyday life from bottlenose
Video examples
Empathy Is Not...
but I soon learned those were only cheered on by the people who already agreed with me. Sometimes -- bless you. Sometimes, the most subversive thing you could do -- yeah, clap for him.
Video examples
How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
Ya’ll can clap for that. So I encourage you to just write down your goals. Starting off your day with reading your goals and dreams aloud gives you a boost of positive energy.
Video examples
The magic ingredient...
And then the whole room was clapping. This is the moment that I live for in lighting. The moment where it all comes together and we get a world that we can believe in.
Video examples
Elephant Seal on the...
it also intimidates other bulls by inflating its powerful proboscis to make deep threatening sounds called clap threats all of this adds up to one
Video examples
How To Levitate PIPE The...
Sound is a vibration. Whether you're clapping or you're shouting, that vibration carries a sound wave
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Tatiana Maslany
Canadian Actress
I transitioned into theater and acting when I was about 9, community theater and musicals, being, like, chorus-kid-number-78 or whatever. But I just loved it. As a kid you just crave attention, and early on I just felt it was so cool and fun to play around and have people clap for me. But eventually I grew up and fell deeper into it.
Quote examples
Steven Spielberg
American Director
The most amazing thing for me is that every single person who sees a movie, not necessarily one of my movies, brings a whole set of unique experiences. Now, through careful manipulation and good storytelling, you can get everybody to clap at the same time, to hopefully laugh at the same time, and to be afraid at the same time.
Quote examples
Nikki Haley
American Politician
I think it's very important to get ego out of the room. I think it's important to realize it takes two hands to clap - stop the pointing, stop the blame game. I think we've seen enough of that, I think the country is tired of it. I think they want to see Washington function, they want to see action.
Quote examples
Elliot Page
Canadian Actor
I think of those who are so much less fortunate than me all the time. I came out to people clapping and an outpour of support. And the reality is, for a lot of people, they get kicked out of their homes or are faced with violence.
Quote examples
John Lennon
English Musician
Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry.
Quote examples
Paul W. S. Anderson
English Director
People see my films, and they cheer and they clap, and they are the kind of movies I like to see myself.
Quote examples
Rao Ramesh
Indian Actor
I may be a character artiste but I want the audiences to clap and whistle for me as well.
Quote examples
Kenny Rogers
American Musician
People will clap to be nice. They will not laugh to be nice.
Quote examples
John Osborne
English Playwright
Don't clap too hard - it's a very old building.
Quote examples
Jiang Zemin
Chinese Leader
It takes two hands to clap.
Quote examples
Tatiana Maslany
Canadian Actress
I transitioned into theater and acting when I was about 9, community theater and musicals, being, like, chorus-kid-number-78 or whatever. But I just loved it. As a kid you just crave attention, and early on I just felt it was so cool and fun to play around and have people clap for me. But eventually I grew up and fell deeper into it.
Quote examples
Steven Spielberg
American Director
The most amazing thing for me is that every single person who sees a movie, not necessarily one of my movies, brings a whole set of unique experiences. Now, through careful manipulation and good storytelling, you can get everybody to clap at the same time, to hopefully laugh at the same time, and to be afraid at the same time.
Quote examples
Nikki Haley
American Politician
I think it's very important to get ego out of the room. I think it's important to realize it takes two hands to clap - stop the pointing, stop the blame game. I think we've seen enough of that, I think the country is tired of it. I think they want to see Washington function, they want to see action.
Quote examples
Elliot Page
Canadian Actor
I think of those who are so much less fortunate than me all the time. I came out to people clapping and an outpour of support. And the reality is, for a lot of people, they get kicked out of their homes or are faced with violence.
Quote examples
John Lennon
English Musician
Will the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands? And the rest of you, if you'll just rattle your jewelry.
Quote examples
Paul W. S. Anderson
English Director
People see my films, and they cheer and they clap, and they are the kind of movies I like to see myself.
Quote examples
Rao Ramesh
Indian Actor
I may be a character artiste but I want the audiences to clap and whistle for me as well.
Quote examples
Kenny Rogers
American Musician
People will clap to be nice. They will not laugh to be nice.
Quote examples
John Osborne
English Playwright
Don't clap too hard - it's a very old building.
Quote examples
Jiang Zemin
Chinese Leader
It takes two hands to clap.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension