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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

handclaps

/hændklæps/ noun · British & US
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What does handclaps mean?

noun

The sound of slapping one's hands together, typically to express applause or excitement. A gesture of applause, typically made by slapping one's hands together.

Example

"The crowd erupted in a frenzy of handclaps and cheers as the home team scored the winning goal."

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