Meanings
nounclapalong (plural clapalongs)
plural clapalongs
- rareA musical performance which the audience is encouraged to accompany by clapping the hands.
He cued clapalongs, singalongs and synchronized arm movements.
2007 July 2, Jon Pareles, “Everyone Join In: Sing, Clap and Hug”, in New York Times
Origin
From clap + along; compare singalong.
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clapalong. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clapalong
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