Before jumping off the starting block for a swim meet, you clap your hands together once like a retarded seal while summoning thor, the norse god of thunder, and proceed to fall/flip into the water, most likely landing on your back. then continue swimming
by johnnyhammerstix11212 March 27, 2011

Supposedly encouraging applause, as for the last finisher in a race, that actually serves to make the recipient feel worse. By extension, any recognition received too late or after calling an achievement to someone's attention.
He knew that the cheap and meaningless "achievement certificate", given after thirty years of service, was nothing but a pity clap.
by podlet October 21, 2016

by bobbycat December 6, 2016

by The masts definer January 28, 2018

Male 1: Bro, I've been having a tough time getting laid down here in good ole Alabama.
Male 2: Dude, I can get my friend to give you an Auburn clap. Sounds sweet man bro level rofl out shit!
Male 2: Dude, I can get my friend to give you an Auburn clap. Sounds sweet man bro level rofl out shit!
by alphadawgman117 January 22, 2014

(Willyam Speight) To have no reason for living, and thinks they are the best when in reality they are trash
by Mqajere May 8, 2018
