- applauders
- n. one who applauds, one who claps and cheers
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
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claque — klæk n. group of hired applauders … English contemporary dictionary
claques — klæk n. group of hired applauders … English contemporary dictionary
claque — /klæk/ (say klak) noun 1. a set of hired applauders in a theatre. 2. any group of persons ready to praise from interested motives. {French, from claquer clap} …
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