handclap

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/ˈhæn(dˌ)klæp/

noun

A single clap of the hands.

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Meanings

nounhandclap (plural handclaps)

plural handclaps

  1. A single clap of the hands.

    The other good news: This new song recaptures the sunny feel of "Collapsing," complete with ethereal vocals, lush strings and, of course, plenty of handclaps.

    2009 February 7, John Sakamoto, “The Anti-Hit List”, in Toronto Star

Origin

From hand + clap.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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