Sending this emoji multiple times in a row (👏👏👏) can express greater joy and enthusiastic praise. It's also used in a unique way between words (like👏this) to emphasize each syllable.

While mostly used positively, it can sometimes be used sarcastically to mean 'Oh, well done,' so understanding the context is important. The use of claps between words, originating from African American Vernacular English (AAVE), is now used like a universal meme among teens and young adults worldwide and is effective for making a strong point.