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- noun The activity of
clapping hands, especially as part of a musical performance
Etymologies
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Examples
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A burst of handclapping from the girls drew his eyes to the Little
CHAPTER XIII 2010
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A burst of handclapping from the girls drew his eyes to the Little Lady drawing herself out of the tank at the other end.
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He cryptically told his singing, shouting, handclapping flock that he wasn't a perfect man, and that he would face some painful situations.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Eddie Long Can Repent By Apologizing for Gay Bashing Earl Ofari Hutchinson 2010
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On 24 May, the Gypsy and Romany communities from across Europe descend en masse for the Gitan Pilgrimage, a religious festival that develops into a massive pastis-fuelled flamenco face-off of guitars, handclapping and dancing in the narrow cobbled streets.
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The songs in "Priscilla," on the other hand, are mere occasions for ritual handclapping.
Choking on Sequins Terry Teachout 2011
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He cryptically told his singing, shouting, handclapping flock that he wasn't a perfect man, and that he would face some painful situations.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Eddie Long Can Repent By Apologizing for Gay Bashing Earl Ofari Hutchinson 2010
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Their handclapping could use a little improvement but that'll come with practice.
Michael Giltz: Music: Mavis Staples Shines, Fitz & Tantrums Party Michael Giltz 2011
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And come he did, in a swan dive that was almost professional and that brought handclapping approval from the girls.
CHAPTER XIII 2010
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Their handclapping could use a little improvement but that'll come with practice.
Michael Giltz: Music: Mavis Staples Shines, Fitz & Tantrums Party Michael Giltz 2011
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He cryptically told his singing, shouting, handclapping flock that he wasn't a perfect man, and that he would face some painful situations.
Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Eddie Long Can Repent By Apologizing for Gay Bashing Earl Ofari Hutchinson 2010
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