Clap Back

What does clap back mean?

A clever comeback

A clap back is a clever comeback used by a person responding to an insult. The comeback is so devastatingly good that it typically leaves the target of the insult speechless.

Clap back is similar to a burn, a dis, or throwing shade. It became popular in 2017 as a way to refer to awesome comebacks on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. It may also appear as clapback.

Example

I don't think she spoke for 2 days after that clap back

Zendaya bout to clap back

Related Slang

ClapbackA clever comeback
DisDisrespect
DissDisrespect
BurnDiss
ShadeDisrespect
Throwing shadeDisrespecting
Mic dropThe end
ServedOwned

Categories

General
Social Media
Updated January 12, 2018

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