Applaud

verb

1. To strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
2. To strike (the hands) together repeatedly usually in applause
3. Applaud
4. To strike with the flat of the hand in a friendly way

   "clapped his friend on the shoulder"

5. To place, put, or set especially energetically

   "clap him into jail"

6. To improvise or build hastily

   "a hut clapped together from old plywood"

7. To produce a percussive sound
8. To go abruptly or briskly
9. Applaud

noun

1. A device that makes a clapping noise
2. A sudden stroke of fortune and especially ill fortune
3. A loud percussive noise
4. A sudden blow
5. A friendly slap

   "a clap on the back"

6. The sound of clapping hands

noun

1. Gonorrhea

noun

1. A contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membrane caused by the gonococcus

verb

1. To respond quickly and sharply to criticism

   "A lot of times when someone says something nasty to you online, your gut reaction is to clap back right away. It's always good to take a cooling-off period—I recommend sleeping on it."

idiom

1. To see or look at (someone or something)

   "I hope never to clap eyes on him again!"

noun

1. The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea

noun

1. A quick, sharp, and effective response to criticism

   "Not to be confused with a garden-variety diss, a clapback is deemed by most as a targeted, often viciously acute comeback intended to place someone in much-needed check."