slow claps

A form of slow clap — A form of clapping in which audience members clap slowly, with long intervals between claps, as a form of heckling and to demonstrate that they disapprove of a performer, speaker, etc.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of slow clap
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APA

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Chicago

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