clapback

See also: clap back

English

Etymology

From the verb phrase clap back, and possibly continuing (in re-modelled formation) obsolete gainclap (“a counterstrike, clapback”, literally “back-clap”), from Middle English yenclappe (“counterblow, riposte, clapback”).

Noun

clapback (countable and uncountable, plural clapbacks)

  1. (music) An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping.
  2. (African-American Vernacular and gay slang) A witty or sarcastic retort.

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