CLAPBACK

What Does CLAPBACK Mean in a Text?

CLAPBACK means "Retort."

CLAPBACK is a slang term which means "Retort." It is typically used to describe an effective response to a critical comment or a roasting.

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When I write CLAPBACK, I mean this:

meaning of CLAPBACK

"Retort"

Summary of Key Points

"Retort" is the most common definition for CLAPBACK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
CLAPBACK
Definition:Retort
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

Example of CLAPBACK Used in a Text

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