thunderclap

== English == === Etymology === From thunder +‎ clap. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈθʌndɚˌklæp/ === Noun === thunderclap (plural thunderclaps) A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble. (informal) A very loud fart. (figurative) Something that makes a big, dramatic impact. Synonym: thunderbolt (literature) Synonym of thunder word. ==== Derived terms ==== thunderclap headache ==== Related terms ==== thunderbolt thunderous ==== Translations ==== === Verb === thunderclap (third-person singular simple present thunderclaps, present participle thunderclapping, simple past and past participle thunderclapped) (intransitive) To produce a loud burst of sound like a thunderclap. === See also === rounce robble hobble rumble