clap out
The phrase "clap out" can have various meanings based on the context, ranging from musical activities to farewells and even energy cleansing in feng shui.
Definition
A2Music
(common)To clap hands in time with the rhythm of a song.
Example
- The teacher asked the students to clap out the beat of the song.
B2Slang
(informal)To fail or stop functioning.
Example
- My old car finally clapped out on the highway.
C1Feng Shui
(technical)To remove negative energy from a space by clapping.
Example
- The feng shui expert recommended clapping out the negative energy from the room.
B1Ceremony
(common)To applaud someone as they leave, often in a celebratory or emotional manner.
Example
- The students clapped out their retiring teacher as she walked down the hall.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "clap out":
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