Definition of THUNDERCLAP

thunderclap

Plural: thunderclaps

Noun

  • a single sharp crash of thunder
  • a shocking surprise
  • A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
  • Something that makes a big, dramatic impact.
  • Synonym of thunder word.

Verb

  • To produce a loud burst of sound like a thunderclap.

Origin / Etymology

From thunder + clap.

Synonyms

bombshell, thunderbolt, thunder word

Scrabble Score: 19

thunderclap: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
thunderclap: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thunderclap: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

thunderclap: valid Words With Friends Word