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thunderclap.

A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.

11 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈθʌndɚˌklæp/General-American
  1. A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.

  2. A very loud fart.

    informal
  3. Something that makes a big, dramatic impact.

    figuratively
  4. Synonym of thunder word.

Where this word comes from

From thunder + clap.

verb/ˈθʌndɚˌklæp/General-American
  1. To produce a loud burst of sound like a thunderclap.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

From thunder + clap.

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