CLAPPING

Definition of CLAPPING

  1. (verb)put quickly or forcibly
  2. (verb)cause to strike the air in flight
  3. (verb)clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
  4. (verb)clap one's hands together
  5. (verb)strike the air in flight
  6. (verb)strike with the flat of the hand; usually in a friendly way, as in encouragement or greeting
  7. (verb)strike together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
  8. (noun)a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together