clapter

== English == === Etymology === Blend of clap +‎ laughter. === Noun === clapter (uncountable) (neologism) The sound of applause or clapping. A type of clapping or applause in comedy that arises when a comedian delivers a joke with the purpose of making the audience applaud and agree instead of laugh. ==== Quotations ==== For quotations using this term, see Citations:clapter. === Anagrams === craplet, plectra