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Clappy

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a clap of the hands..

Example Sentences

There are three types of effects; first there are short-term effects like putting your hand into the fire and getting burned right away or clapping your hands and getting a clappy sound right away.
I try to clap, but the needle in my hand stings like a bee with every attempt, and the plastic monitor on my finger absorbs any audible clappy sound on contact.

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What does clappy mean?

Clappy means (informal) Resembling or characteristic of a clap of the hands..

What is a synonym for clappy?

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How do you use clappy in a sentence?

There are three types of effects; first there are short-term effects like putting your hand into the fire and getting burned right away or clapping your hands and getting a clappy sound right away.

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