clap out

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To clap to the rhythm of (a song).

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To fail; to stop working.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

In feng shui, to remove negative energy from (a space) by clapping.

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “clap out” mean?

To clap to the rhythm of (a song).

Is “clap out” formal or informal?

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