A term used when you or someone else kills an insect (especially a fly) with one clap.
The term is used to show off the killers remarkable skill and proficiency.
The term is used to show off the killers remarkable skill and proficiency.
Matthew: "Did you see Rowan one clap that annoying fly"
Wil: "Yeah man, he has so much skill in the art of insect killing!"
Wil: "Yeah man, he has so much skill in the art of insect killing!"
by Brux_ February 02, 2018
by onesickaussiechick July 06, 2010
A reference to a zen koan, worn threadbare and meaningless by endless repetition in the media. It has no 'answer' unless, as in definition (1) above, the answerer redefines the term 'clapping', thus entirely missing the point.
Teacher: "What is the sound of one hand clapping?"
Student: "Um, the snapping of fingers?"
Teacher: (whacks student with computer keyboard)
Student: "Um, the snapping of fingers?"
Teacher: (whacks student with computer keyboard)
by RunningBulldog October 11, 2012
The sound of one hand clapping is supposed to be a question with no answer. It is a clasic Zen koan given to students to aid in enlightenment by leading the mind into a cul-de-sac with no way out but enlightenment. How enlightened could the person who came up with this koan be, considering it has such an obvious and simple answer?
by fred ressler August 16, 2007
Fundamental lore of Zen Buddhism; know as the Kōan traditional. In the west formally termed onanism or colloquially: ‘throttling the purple headed yogurt slinger’. This is the sound of skin slamming skin as “mediation” reaches the point of enlightenment.
“Ekaku what are you doing in the bathroom”
“Nothing”
“If you’re doing nothing, why can half the building hear the sound of one hand clapping? I swear if you’ve ruined another one of my Grattan catalogues with your man milk I promise you this is the last time Madame palmer's five daughters are coming 'round to play.”
“Nothing”
“If you’re doing nothing, why can half the building hear the sound of one hand clapping? I swear if you’ve ruined another one of my Grattan catalogues with your man milk I promise you this is the last time Madame palmer's five daughters are coming 'round to play.”
by Filthclub July 09, 2010
by Oingooboingo January 29, 2023
One Clap Two Clap You Clapped was a cut quest in the hit game Fallout New Vegas. The quest was given by Clapios Primo and had you kill 3 prostitutes but not much is known about this quest. In addition, Clapios Primo was cut early on in development so many voice line revolving around this quest were cut as well.
You: Have you heard anything about the quest One Clap Two Clap You Clapped?
Friend: All I know is that it’s a cut quest.
Clapios Primo: Degenerates like you belong on a cross.
Friend: All I know is that it’s a cut quest.
Clapios Primo: Degenerates like you belong on a cross.
by Mormon Nathan March 27, 2021