verb
- to scratch, claw, or attack with the nails or claws
- to scold or quarrel loudly and abusively
Usage: archaic; informal
Usage: archaic; informal
noun
- a person who scratches or claws; a quarrelsome person
Usage: archaic; informal
Examples
- The cat clapperclaws at the furniture when it is upset.
- She clapperclaws at her brother during their arguments.
- He was known as a clapperclaws who never missed an opportunity to complain.
- The two neighbors clapperclawed over the property line for years.
- Don't let that old clapperclaws intimidate you with her harsh words.