clap — to hit the palms of your hands together, usually several times, to show that you approve of or have enjoyed something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to hit the palms of your hands together, usually several times, to show that you approve of or have enjoyed something
Pronunciation (IPA): /klæp/
Korean meaning: 박수치다, 손뼉을 치다
Korean pronunciation: **클**랩
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks I'm clapping for him every time I try to kill a mosquito.
- She clapped her hands to get the children's attention.
- The thunder clapped overhead as the storm approached.
clap
VERB//klæp//
to hit the palms of your hands together, usually several times, to show that you approve of or have enjoyed something
The audience stood up to clap wildly after the pianist's final note.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'clappen'에서 유래되었으며, 손바닥이 부딪히는 소리를 흉내낸 의성어적 기원을 가지고 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks I'm clapping for him every time I try to kill a mosquito.”
“She clapped her hands to get the children's attention.”
“The thunder clapped overhead as the storm approached.”
“I clapped so hard at the comedy show that my palms turned red.”
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