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clap

clap

7 7.9
A count showing a reader's approval for an online article or post
  • noun
  • /klæp/
  • Jargon
translation icon : aplauso

Examples

  • Can we get a little clap for him please?

  • It is really great because it has this feature clap, clap, clap, clap, clap.

  • They like the clap, they like the affirm, they like the attention.

  • First of all, I just read your previous post updating your weight loss, and major claps for you!

    Blog text (19)
  • Please give you some virtual claps and snaps to Elsa.

  • The post received a lot of claps from readers who appreciated the content.

  • She was thrilled to see so many claps for her article on healthy recipes.

  • Gaining claps on social media can boost a writer's confidence and reach.

Synonyms

handclap
vsclap
3 1.0

A short clap of the hands to show approval or appreciation

is an online recorded count showing reader approval rather than a physical action
e-thumb
vsclap
  • Texting
7.7

An online click that shows you like or support a post

is recorded as a cumulative count on article pages indicating support

Idioms

a dose of the clap
  • Offensive
9.9

A thing that is very unpleasant or embarrassing, like a joke that is not funny

How Appreciative

recommendation
553 2.5
applause
647 1.0
clap
  • Jargon
7 7.9
acknowledgment
  • US
11 3.7

Surface Forms

clap singular
claps plural

Etymology

Clap used for online approval comes from the idea of hand clapping as applause, so giving 'claps' to a post is like giving applause to show you liked it.