Collocations for "clapping"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "clapping" in context.
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clap
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- a [slow, fast, rhythmic, sarcastic] hand clap
- [scared, frightened] by the thunder clap
- [scared] by a clap of thunder
- Claps of thunder [woke her up, roused the children].
- got [some, a few] claps from the [audience, class, crowd]
- got [some] claps for [winning, finishing, doing, making]
- [raucous, thunderous, appreciative] claps from the [audience]
- gave her a clap on the [back, shoulder]
- vulgar, slang: [got, caught] the clap from a [prostitute, whore, sex worker]
- vulgar, slang: [got] a dose of the clap
- clap your hands (together)
- the [audience, crowd, judges] clapped (their hands)
- clapped (their hands) in [appreciation, admiration, a standing ovation]
- clap along with the [music, beat, song]
- clap along to the [music]
- clap in time to the [music]
- clapped him on the [back, shoulder]
- UK: [from the moment, since I first] clapped eyes on
'clapping' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):