golf-clap

golf clap

1. noun An instance of applause performed in a quiet, restrained manner. Typical of spectators at a golf course, where it is traditional to maintain a quiet, restrained atmosphere. Elsewhere, it can be done in a humorous or mocking way. You're performing in a museum—you're only going to get a golf clap here, not wild cheers. All I got for my effort was golf claps—really?

2. verb To clap in such a way. The crowd golf clapped and murmured in appreciation of the player's massive drive. You don't have to golf clap here—let's see some enthusiasm, folks!

golf-clap

n. a quiet kind of “patting” applause like that made in golf tournaments. (One had quietly claps against the back of the other hand.) The audience sat there throughout. Not even a little golf clap. I think our act is washed up.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

angle
angling
high
high, wide, and handsome
wear (one's) apron high
fire and brimstone
bummer
swag

References in periodicals archive

Hence the genteel, pitterpatter "golf-clap" they gave after the goals against Chile in the next game.

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释义	golf-clap golf clap 1. noun An instance of applause performed in a quiet, restrained manner. Typical of spectators at a golf course, where it is traditional to maintain a quiet, restrained atmosphere. Elsewhere, it can be done in a humorous or mocking way. You're performing in a museum—you're only going to get a golf clap here, not wild cheers. All I got for my effort was golf claps—really? 2. verb To clap in such a way. The crowd golf clapped and murmured in appreciation of the player's massive drive. You don't have to golf clap here—let's see some enthusiasm, folks! See also: clap, golf Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. golf-clap n. a quiet kind of “patting” applause like that made in golf tournaments. (One had quietly claps against the back of the other hand.) The audience sat there throughout. Not even a little golf clap. I think our act is washed up. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: angle angling high high, wide, and handsome wear (one's) apron high fire and brimstone bummer swag References in periodicals archive Hence the genteel, pitterpatter "golf-clap" they gave after the goals against Chile in the next game. I LOVED the response from []
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