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clapped–out
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clapped–out
(adjective)
clapped–out
/ˌklæpt
ˈ
aʊt/
adjective
clapped–out
/ˌklæpt
ˈ
aʊt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLAPPED–OUT
British, informal
:
old or damaged from being used too much
a
clapped-out
[=
worn-out
] car/machine
clapped-out
[=
tired, hackneyed
] clichés
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