klapper

See also: Klapper

Danish

Verb

klapper

  1. present of klappe

Dutch

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈklɑ.pər/
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  • Hyphenation: klap‧per
  • Rhymes: -ɑpər

Etymology 1

From klappen (“to clap; to talk; to shut with a clap”) +‎ -er.

Noun

klapper m (plural klappers, diminutive klappertje n)

  1. clapper (one who claps/applauds)
  2. ring binder
    Synonym: ringband
  3. (archaic) gossip, chatterbox
    Synonyms: klepper, roddelaar
  4. Something that has a big impact or is successful; a big hit.

Etymology 2

Borrowing from Indonesian kelapa.

Noun

klapper m (plural klappers, diminutive klappertje n)

  1. coconut
    Synonym: kokosnoot
Derived terms

German

Verb

klapper

  1. First-person singular present of klappern.
  2. Imperative singular of klappern.

Norwegian Bokmål

Verb

klapper

  1. present of klappe
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