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   What does 'clapback' mean?

   • 'Clapback' is a noun that derives from the verb 'clap back'. This term refers to responding to a criticism with a withering comeback. The term ultimately derives from a 2003 song by Ja Rule, appropriately titled “Clap Back.”

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   What is a clapback retort?

   • (uncountable, countable, music) An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping. (countable, originally African-American Vernacular, informal) A witty or sarcastic retort. While these bits of online affirmation are addicting, so too are the online takedowns, the clapbacks, the snark.

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   What does clap mean in rap?

   • You may think the clap in question is the well-known clap that means “a sudden blow.” It’s not. In this context, clap refers to shooting someone; the word refers to the sound of a handgun shot. It shows up in rap lyrics back to the early 1990s:

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   Is clap back a comeback?

   • It's a comeback but with that extra oomph. Mathew Rodriguez The art of the clap back is a study in discernment, wit, and instinct, which is why it should come as no surprise that Rihanna, Internet queen, is the reigning champ of shutting down the haters.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLAPBACK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLAPBACK definition: 1. a clever or funny answer to someone who has criticized or insulted you: 2. a clever or funny…. Learn more.

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     CLAPBACK meaning: 1. a clever or funny answer to someone who...

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   Clapback definition: a sharp response to criticism or an insult; a quick comeback. See examples of CLAPBACK used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › clap-backCLAP BACK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To respond sharply or angrily to a critical remark.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   : to respond quickly and sharply to criticism. A lot of times when someone says something nasty to you online, your gut reaction is to clap back right away. It's always good to take a cooling-off period—I recommend sleeping on it. Patrick Crowley.

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   Clapback is a noun that derives from an earlier verb, clap back, which refers to the same thing: responding to a criticism with a withering comeback. The term ultimately derives from a 2003 song by Ja Rule, appropriately titled “Clap Back.”

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   Aug 8, 2024 · clapback (countable and uncountable, plural clapbacks) (uncountable, countable, music) An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping. (countable, originally African-American Vernacular, informal) A witty or sarcastic retort.

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   Clapback definition: An exercise where the pupil is instructed to repeat a previously played rhythm by clapping. .