clapping

English edit

Etymology edit

From Middle English clappynge; equivalent to clap +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈklæpɪŋ/
Rhymes: -æpɪŋ

Verb edit

clapping

present participle and gerund of clap

Noun edit

clapping (plural clappings)

The action by which someone or something claps.

Derived terms edit

clapping game

Translations edit

the action by which someone or something claps

Faroese: klapping f, klappan f
German: Klatschen (de) n
Greek:
Ancient: κρότος m (krótos)

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