Happy-clappy
/ˈhæpɪˈklæpɪ/
adjective
1.
of or denoting a form of evangelical Christianity in which members of the congregation sing and clap enthusiastically during acts of worship
noun (pl) -pies
2.
Also called happy clapper. an enthusiastic evangelical Christian
adjective, noun
pertaining to any Christian congregation that is extremely enthusiastic, loud, and musical
Usage Note
colloquial
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