Clapped is a Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang word meaning “Ugly, wrecked, or defeated badly”. Here’s the full Clapped meaning explained, with examples, origin, and how to say it in 10+ languages.
What is Clapped? Clapped Meaning Explained
Ugly, wrecked, or defeated badly

Clapped is UK-born slang for something or someone looking beat up, rough, or busted. Gen Z brought it global via memes, and now it lives in vids and reaction vids.
Clapped started as UK street slang for something busted, ugly, or ruined. Gen Z picked it up via meme culture and TikTok — especially in roast vids or duets gone wrong. It’s now used globally as a go-to insult when something looks rough or someone takes a big L.
Clapped — Slang Examples in Sentences
“Bro got clapped in the comments.”
Sentence | Translation / Context |
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“That filter made me look clapped 😩” | Used to roast someone’s appearance or fit. |
“She looked clapped after that all-nighter.” | Calling out someone who looks tired or wrecked. |
“Bro got clapped in the comments.” | Describing an L moment where someone got owned. |
“Why’d you post that? You look clapped 😭” | Used for bad edits, busted filters, or rough photos. |
“He got clapped on stream and rage quit.” | Common in UK and now global Gen Z memes. |
Examples: • “He’s clapped and confident. I respect it.” • “This app really said ‘clapped-core’ with that filter.” • “You look clapped today — go back to bed.” • “Not the clapped angle again 💀.” • “She got clapped by that trend challenge.”
Where Did “Clapped” Come From? Clapped Origin
Clapped began wide-spread usage in the late 2010s

Clapped blew up on TikTok and Twitter thanks to UK creators. It’s rooted in British slang but became global meme language in the late 2010s. From roast vids to self-deprecating captions, “clapped” is now Gen Z-standard. It’s dramatic, petty, and viral-friendly.
Clapped in Every Language
Learn how to say (or at least explain) Clapped in 9+ languages! Jump to a section from the table above to read about Clapped in every language.
Clapped意味|Clappedとは? 🇯🇵
Clappedの意味は?見た目がひどい・ダメな状態を表すスラング
Clapped(クラップド)は、「ボロボロ」「見た目がひどい」などの意味で使われるスラング。UK発だけどZ世代に広まり中。
Clapped의미|Clapped이란? 🇰🇷
Clapped 뜻: 피곤하거나 초라해 보일 때 쓰는 표현
Clapped(클랩트)는 외모나 상황이 안 좋을 때 쓰는 영국발 유행어예요。
Clapped意思|Clapped是什么? 🇨🇳
Clapped 是什么意思?形容长得丑或被击败的网络用语
Clapped(丑爆了)是英国俚语,形容一个人或事物很丑或状况很差,Z世代很爱用。
Clapped Bedeutung|Was Bedeutet Clapped? 🇩🇪
Was bedeutet Clapped? Slang für “kaputt”, “besiegt” oder “hässlich”
Clapped kommt aus dem britischen Slang und bedeutet “hässlich” oder “fertig” — jetzt ein globaler Gen Z-Roast.
Clapped Significado|¿Qué Significa Clapped? 🇪🇸
¿Qué significa Clapped? Slang para decir que algo está arruinado
Clapped es una palabra para describir algo feo, dañado o humillante. Viralizada por TikTok UK.
Clapped Significato|Che Cosa Vuol Dire Clapped? 🇮🇹
Cosa significa Clapped? Termine per prendere in giro l’aspetto o un epic fail
Clapped è slang britannico per dire che qualcuno è “rovinato” — nell’aspetto o nel mood. Ora è virale tra Gen Z.
Clapped Signification|C’est Quoi Clapped? 🇫🇷
Quelle est la signification de Clapped ? Slang pour décrire le flop total
Clapped est un mot UK devenu global pour se moquer de quelque chose de moche, raté ou cassé.
Clapped значение|Что такое Clapped? 🇷🇺
Что значит Clapped? Термин для описания провала или ужасного вида
Clapped — это британский сленг, означающий, что что-то выглядит ужасно или кто-то потерпел фиаско.
Clapped ما معنى|المعنى Clapped؟ 🇸🇦
ما معنى Clapped؟ تعبير يستخدم للسخرية من مظهر أو موقف محرج
Clapped هو مصطلح ساخر يعني أن شخصًا أو شيئًا ما يبدو فظيعًا أو تعرض للإهانة.
Clapped Overview

Clapped is Gen Z’s favorite roast for when something looks tragic. Whether it’s a filter fail or a public L, if it’s clapped, it’s cooked. Unfiltered, unkind, unbothered. Clapped lives in the comments.
That’s the full slang guide for Clapped, straight from the Skibidi DB!
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