English · Phrasal verb Attested

clap on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tạm thời thêm một thứ gì vào một phần hiện có

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We spring out of our berths, clap on a monkey-jacket and south-wester, and tumble up the ladder.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To encourage by (or as if by) applauding.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

khuyến khích bằng (hoặc như) vỗ tay

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To talk at tedious length; to whinge.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nói dài dòng và nhàm chán

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “clap on” mean?

To temporarily add something to an existing part, especially to add an additional sail to take advantage of a fair wind.

Is “clap on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.