clap in

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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.