Canadian English Meaning of claptrap

claptrap

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Definitions and Meaning of claptrap in English

Wordnet

claptrap (n)

pompous or pretentious talk or writing

Webster

claptrap (n.)

A contrivance for clapping in theaters.

A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.

Webster

claptrap (a.)

Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.

FAQs About the word claptrap

claptrap

pompous or pretentious talk or writingA contrivance for clapping in theaters., A trick or device to gain applause; humbug., Contrived for the purpose of making

blah,drool,twaddle,nuts,silliness,absurdity,balderdash,baloney,bilge,blarney

Rationality,reasonableness,sense,common sense,Discernment,horse sense,judgement,judgment,common sense,wisdom

claps => claps, clapping => clapping, clappers => clappers, clapperclaw => clap, clapperboard => clapperboard,