Gen Z · 1997–2012 · Conflict clapback
Clapback
A sharp, confident response to criticism or an insult.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“A strong comeback”
ALSO SEARCHED ASclap back
THE VIBEExpressive, contextual, playful
USE IT INConversation, captions, group chats
USE IT LIKE THIS
“Her clapback ended the argument.”
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through social media, music, memes and everyday youth speech.