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What does the phrase “clap back” mean?

Retry Correct Incorrect A “clap back” originated in the 2003 Ja Rule song “Clap Back.” It literally means a comeback, namely when someone is criticized in some way. It is a form of verbal retaliation.

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What does the phrase “clap back” mean?

• A comeback
• To high-five someone
• To smack someone’s back
• Slamming a door