clap in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to enter or leave a place vigorously (as a clap of thunder); to proceed vigorously.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clap in” mean?
to enter or leave a place vigorously (as a clap of thunder); to proceed vigorously.
Is “clap in” formal or informal?
clap in is generally slang.