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golf clap

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.50 in modern English

Syllables
golf -clap
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A usually sarcastic or humorous form of applause performed by lightly and rapidly clapping the fingers of one hand against the palm of the other, used to show indifference or disdain or to show polite or quiet appreciation.

Etymology

Reference to the practice, among spectators of golf, of applauding quietly so as to not distract the players.https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/09/30/history-golf-clap

Inflected Forms

golf claps (plural)

Questions

What does golf clap mean?
A usually sarcastic or humorous form of applause performed by lightly and rapidly clapping the fingers of one hand against the palm of the other, used to show indifference or disdain or to show polite or quiet appreciation.
Where does golf clap come from?
Reference to the practice, among spectators of golf, of applauding quietly so as to not distract the players.https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/09/30/history-golf-clap

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