Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the clap
noun
/ðə klæp/
Definition
A slang term for gonorrhea.
Examples
- After visiting the clinic, he found out he had the clap.
- She warned her friends about the clap and encouraged them to practice safe sex.
- Many young people are unaware of the symptoms of the clap.
Meaning
The clap refers to a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, primarily affecting the genital tract but can also impact the throat and rectum.
Synonyms
- gonorrhea
- STD
- sexually transmitted infection
