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golf clap en · NOUN

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

Meanings

  1. 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.

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