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happy-clappy in British English (ˈhæpɪˈklæpɪ) derogatory adjective1. of or denoting a form of evangelical Christianity in which members of the congregation sing and clap enthusiastically during acts of worship nounWord forms: plural -pies2. Also called: happy clapper an enthusiastic evangelical Christian Examples of 'happy-clappy' in a sentencehappy-clappy Long may the happy-clappy story last.I sound like a happy-clappy hippy.Today this column goes happy-clappy.It is not all happy-clappy sweetness and light, though.I give it a screamingly camp, happy-clappy thumbs up.A beguiling, strange verse is followed by a surprisingly happy-clappy chorus.Try telling him this a happy-clappy sport-for-all jamboree.The happy-clappy indie five-piece is back with their fourth studio album.No one could accuse this of being a happy-clappy environment.Just look at the ground's configuration: designed for happy-clappy athletic meetings, not the passion play that is football. |