# thunderclap

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈθʌndɚˌklæp/ · frequency rank #53,301

## Definitions
1. A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to a reverberating rumble.
2. A very loud fart.
3. Something that makes a big, dramatic impact.
4. Synonym of thunder word.

## Etymology
From thunder + clap.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/thunderclap