klapper

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈklɑ.pər/

noun
Definitions
  • clapper one who claps/applauds
  • ring binder
  • (archaic) gossip, chatterbox
  • Something that has a big impact or is successful; a big hit.

Etymology

Affix from Dutch, Flemish klappen (clap, talk, hinge, explode, burst, pop, crash, fold, flap, applaud, bang, shut with a clap).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

klappen

Gloss

clap, talk, hinge, explode, burst, pop, crash, fold, flap, applaud, bang, shut with a clap

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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