clapping

Meanings

Plural: clappings

Noun

• a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
• The action by which someone or something claps.

Verb

• put quickly or forcibly
• cause to strike the air in flight
• clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
• clap one's hands together
  • "The children were clapping to the music"
• strike the air in flight
• strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
• strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
• present participle and gerund of clap

Synonyms

acclaim, applaud, applause, clap, hand clapping, spat

Antonyms

boo