clap back
Upper Intermediate (B2)informal
To quickly say something clever back to someone who has insulted you — usually in a cool or funny way
"When the journalist mocked her outfit, the actress clapped back with a brilliant one-liner that went viral."
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I clap back and go crazy.
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That's called A CLAP BACK.
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Lisa Bilyeu · 58:37
How was your clap back to those?
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IULITMx · 184:34
[SCIENTIST TV MAN]: Time to clap back for real.
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Brawlhalla · 385:46
Finally, some clap back from Ian looking for the pogo.