Clapping and Whistling

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

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

Nearby Words: clap, clapped, clapper

Whistling noun - The sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture.

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Clapping and whistling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clapping" instead a noun "Whistling".

Nearby Words: whistle, whistled, whist, whistler

You know you have reached Ear Worm status when the audience are clapping and whistling to your tune!!!

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