has been clapping

• present perfect progressive

  present perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.

  of clap (3rd person singular).
  clap

  verb (used with object)

  to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval.

Related Words

• bang
• cheer
• pat
• slap