1. plural of handclap; instances or sounds of clapping hands together, typically as applause or a rhythmic gesture

1. third-person singular present tense of handclap; to clap one's hands together repeatedly or rhythmically
Usage: informal

Examples

• The audience's handclaps grew louder as the performer took a bow.
• She handclaps along to the beat of the music.
• The children made rhythmic handclaps during the song.
• He handclaps enthusiastically after each act.
• The handclaps echoed through the auditorium.
• They handclaps in unison to keep time with the drum.