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clap back

verb

Etymology

From clap (“to shoot (somebody) with a gun”) + back.

Definitions

  1. To make a witty or sarcastic retort.

    • Many of Mr. Shapiro’s targets also spoke at AmericaFest. One after another, they took the stage to clap back.

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