afterclap

/ˌæftərˈklæp/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden loud noise or event that occurs after the main event, often causing surprise or shock.

“The afterclap of the explosion startled everyone in the area.”

2. verb

To cause a sudden loud noise or event to occur after the main event, often intentionally.

“The prankster afterclapped the partygoers with a surprise firework.”

Synonyms

  • aftereffect
  • shock
  • surprise

Antonyms

  • anticlimax
  • dissipation