"clapback" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: clapbacks [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from clap back. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|clap back}} Deverbal from clap back Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} clapback (countable and uncountable, plural clapbacks)
  1. (uncountable, countable, music) An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-clapback-en-noun-xSXBL0As Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (countable, originally African-American Vernacular, informal) A witty or sarcastic retort. Tags: countable, informal
    Sense id: en-clapback-en-noun-d-PenKL1 Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English, English deverbals, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English deverbals: 44 56 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 56
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: throw shade

Inflected forms

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