How Do You Spell CLAPPERCLAWER?

Pronunciation: [klˈapəklˌɔːə] (IPA)

"Clapperclawer" is a rarely used word that refers to someone who engages in a heated argument. It's pronounced /ˈklæpərkˌlɔrər/ and is spelled with two sets of double letters (pp and ll) which represent the forceful and repeated clapping of hands in anger or frustration often associated with intense discourse. The "er" suffix indicates a person who performs the action, giving the word its connotation of someone who is prone to quarreling or contentious debate.

Common Misspellings for CLAPPERCLAWER

• xlapperclawer
• vlapperclawer
• flapperclawer
• dlapperclawer
• ckapperclawer
• cpapperclawer
• coapperclawer
• clzpperclawer
• clspperclawer
• clwpperclawer
• clqpperclawer
• claoperclawer
• clalperclawer
• cla0perclawer
• clapoerclawer
• claplerclawer
• clap0erclawer
• clappwrclawer
• clappsrclawer
• clappdrclawer

Etymology of CLAPPERCLAWER

The term "clapperclawer" has its origins in the Late Middle English period. It is a compound word consisting of two elements: "clapper" and "clawer".

1. "Clapper" originally referred to an object that produces a loud noise when struck, such as the clapper of a bell. Over time, it took on the sense of striking or hitting forcefully.

2. "Clawer" derives from the verb "claw", which means to scratch or tear with sharp claws (usually of an animal).

When combined, "clapperclawer" creates a metaphorical image of someone who aggressively attacks or verbally abuses another person, akin to scratching or tearing them apart. It is often used to describe someone who engages in a harsh or hostile argument.

Plural form of CLAPPERCLAWER is CLAPPERCLAWERS