Associations to the word «Thunderclap»

Wiktionary

THUNDERCLAP, noun. A sudden, loud thunder caused by a nearby lightning strike; a shock of thunder, as opposed to reverberating rumble

Dictionary definition

THUNDERCLAP, noun. A single sharp crash of thunder.
THUNDERCLAP, noun. A shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle