clapback
clapback · clapbacks
An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clappingAn exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping.
(countable, informal)A witty or sarcastic retort.
Origin
Deverbal from clap back. Compare similarly formed Middle English ȝainclappe (“counterblow,Deverbal from clap back. Compare similarly formed Middle English ȝainclappe (“counterblow, riposte”, literally “back-clap”).
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Forms
plural: clapbacksWord family
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable