Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clap-back
noun
/klæp bæk/
Definition
A quick, sharp response to criticism or insult.
Examples
- After being criticized online, she had the perfect clap-back that made everyone laugh.
- His clap-back during the debate caught his opponent off guard.
- She always knows how to deliver a smart clap-back when people try to put her down.
Meaning
A clever retort that conveys defiance or disagreement, often used in conversations or social media contexts.
Synonyms
- retort
- rejoinder
- comeback
- reply
- counter
