What does afterclap mean?

Definitions for afterclap
ˈæf tərˌklæp, ˈɑf-af·ter·clap

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  1. afterclapnoun

    An unexpected subsequent event or repercussion.

  2. afterclapnoun

    Something happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.

  3. afterclapnoun

    A problem or danger that arises after a threat is supposed to have passed.

  4. Etymology: From afterclap, afterclappe, equivalent to. Compare achterklap.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Afterclapnoun

    Unexpected events happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end. It is commonly taken in an ill sense.

    Etymology: from after and clap.

    For the next morrow’s meed they closely went,
    For fear of afterclaps to prevent. Edmund Spenser, Hub. Tale.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Afterclapnoun

    an unexpected subsequent event; something disagreeable happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Afterclap

    aft′ėr-klap, n. an unexpected event happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of afterclap in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of afterclap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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