Clapping and Round

Clapping

Clapping noun - A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.
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Synonyms for Clapping

Round and clapping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Round" instead a noun "Clapping".

Nearby Words: clap, clapped, clapper

Round

Round noun - An outburst of applause.
Usage example: there was a round of applause

Clapping and round are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clapping" instead a noun "Round".

Nearby Words: rounded, rounder, roundly, roundel, roundish

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Both words in one sentence

  • Sarcastic Clapping Jushin "Thunder" Liger broke into a round of Sarcastic Clapping after his opponent botched a dive off the ropes and fell on his head.
  • Sarcastic Clapping Sometimes invoked on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: When a musical round is so successful that the audience starts clapping in time, Jack Dee will puncture it with a comment like "I think the slow clap was a bit unkind."
  • Sarcastic Clapping At almost exactly the same time, Shane Vendrell has managed to mess up a much easier case by having sex with the lead suspect, prompting a round of Sarcastic Clapping from Vic.
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