afterclap
The consequence of an action or eventThe consequence (often, but not always, adverse) of an action or event.
Meaning
11 sensesThe consequence (often, but not always, adverse) of an action or event.
A phenomenon occurring after a similar earlier one; a later manifestation of something.
A sound that follows another, especially a loud noise, such as thunder.
More meanings 8
A symptom of an illness, especially one that appears after the initial onset; an illness or symptom caused by exposure to a substance, an injury, etc.
(humorous)A child born after the one that was intended to be the last.
(South Africa, historical)A canvas curtain or tailboard at the rear of a covered wagon.
(archaic)An additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be over and done with.
(archaic)An unfavourable turn of events following a favourable situation; an eventuality for which one ought to be prepared.
(obsolete, uncountable)Urethral discharge as a symptom of gonorrhea.
(obsolete)A change or attempted change to an agreement after it has been entered into; an additional charge (especially one over and above the previously agreed-upon price).
(obsolete, slang)A sweet food, drink, or tobacco product consumed at the end of a meal.
Origin
From Middle English afterclap, afterclappe, equivalent to after- + clap. Compare Low GermaFrom Middle English afterclap, afterclappe, equivalent to after- + clap. Compare Low German achterklap (“afterclap”).
From Afrikaans agterklap < agter (“rear, after”) + klap (“flap”).
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Forms
plural: afterclapsSynonyms
16 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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