Clap Up (Verb)
Meaning
Make hastily and carelessly.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The carpenter had to clap up the cabin quickly before the storm hit, sacrificing aesthetics for speed.
- The students clap up a presentation in under an hour, but it was clear they hadn't put much thought into it.
- With the inspectors arriving soon, the workers had to clap up the repairs or risk being fined.
- The chef had to clap up a dessert in just 10 minutes, and although it looked nice, it tasted terrible.
- The team had to clap up a plan to deal with the crisis, even though they didn't have much experience.