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Clap-gate.
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@ColoradoHusk - I figured you knew all that about Watergate. Just being holistic in the discussion.
English, especially American English & related slang, is heavily slanted toward laziness. We have many contractions, not to mention phrases that mean entire thoughts. "Gate" is just another shortcut. It may be called lazy, but it's in keeping with past practices.