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Definition of clackers

clackers

/ˈklæk.ərz/
clack · ers
Plural:clackers
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clackers Lexical Profile

clackers Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A novelty toy popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s consisting of two hard plastic or acrylic balls attached to a central ring by strings, which are swung rapidly up and down to strike each other and produce a loud clacking sound.

Example

"Many schools in the early 1970s banned clackers from the playground because the heavy acrylic balls occasionally shattered upon impact."

2

Plural form of clacker: hand-held noisemakers or mechanical devices that produce a sharp, repetitive clacking or rattling sound.

Example

"Spectators along the parade route waved flags and spun wooden clackers to cheer on the marching bands."

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• Rhymes for clackers

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clackers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clackers
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