Afterclap Definition

ăftər-klăp
noun
An unexpected, often unpleasant sequel to a matter that had been considered closed.
American Heritage
An unexpected aftereffect.
Webster's New World

Something happening after an affair is supposed to be at an end.

Wiktionary

A problem or danger that arises after a threat is supposed to have passed.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Afterclap

Noun

Singular:
afterclap
Plural:
afterclaps

Origin of Afterclap

  • From Middle English afterclap, afterclappe, equivalent to after- +‎ clap. Compare Low German achterklap (“afterclap”).

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