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afterclap.

An additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be over and done with.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈæftə(ɹ)klæp//ˈɑːftə(ɹ)klæp/
  1. An additional adverse event that occurs unexpectedly after an earlier one was thought to be over and done with.

    archaic
  2. An unfavourable turn of events following a favourable situation; an eventuality for which one ought to be prepared.

    archaic
  3. The consequence (often, but not always, adverse) of an action or event.

  4. A phenomenon occurring after a similar earlier one; a later manifestation of something.

  5. A sound that follows another, especially a loud noise, such as thunder.

  6. A symptom of an illness, especially one that appears after the initial onset; an illness or symptom caused by exposure to a substance, an injury, etc.

  7. Urethral discharge as a symptom of gonorrhea.

    obsolete · uncountable
  8. A change or attempted change to an agreement after it has been entered into; an additional charge (especially one over and above the previously agreed-upon price).

    obsolete
  9. A child born after the one that was intended to be the last.

    humorous
  10. A sweet food, drink, or tobacco product consumed at the end of a meal.

    obsolete · slang
Where this word comes from

From Middle English afterclap, afterclappe, equivalent to after- + clap. Compare Low German achterklap (“afterclap”).

noun/ˈæftə(ɹ)klæp//ˈɑːftə(ɹ)klæp/
  1. A canvas curtain or tailboard at the rear of a covered wagon.

    South-Africa · historical
Where this word comes from

From Afrikaans agterklap < agter (“rear, after”) + klap (“flap”).

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