clapter

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noun

The sound of applause or clapping.

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Meanings

nounclapter (uncountable)
  1. neologismuncountableThe sound of applause or clapping.
  2. neologismuncountableA type of clapping or applause in comedy that arises when a comedian delivers a joke with the purpose of making the audience applaud and agree instead of laugh.

Origin

Blend of clap + laughter.

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APA

clapter. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clapter

MLA

“clapter.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clapter. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “clapter,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/clapter.

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