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Meaning of "claptrap" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CLAPTRAP

(Something contrived to elicit applause): from clap1 + trap1.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CLAPTRAP

claptrap  [ˈklæpˌtræp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CLAPTRAP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Claptrap is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CLAPTRAP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of claptrap in the English dictionary

The definition of claptrap in the dictionary is contrived but foolish talk. Other definition of claptrap is insincere and pretentious talk.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CLAPTRAP


attrap
əˈtræp
blackstrap
ˈblækˌstræp
booby-trap
ˈbuːbɪˌtræp
bootstrap
ˈbuːtˌstræp
chinstrap
ˈtʃɪnstræp
entrap
ɪnˈtræp
firetrap
ˈfaɪəˌtræp
flytrap
ˈflaɪˌtræp
honeytrap
ˈhʌnɪˌtræp
jockstrap
ˈdʒɒkˌstræp
livetrap
ˈlaɪvˌtræp
mantrap
ˈmænˌtræp
mousetrap
ˈmaʊsˌtræp
rattletrap
ˈrætəlˌtræp
strap
stræp
suntrap
ˈsʌnˌtræp
trap
træp
unstrap
ʌnˈstræp
watchstrap
ˈwɒtʃˌstræp
wentletrap
ˈwɛntəlˌtræp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CLAPTRAP

clap hold of
clap on
clap-net
clapboard
clapbread
Clapham Sect
clapometer
clapped
clapped out
clapped-out
clapper
clapper bridge
clapperboard
clapperboy
clapperclaw
clapperclawer
clapping
clappy-doo
Clapton
claptrappery

WORDS THAT END LIKE CLAPTRAP

ankle strap
booby trap
bra strap
death trap
light trap
live trap
lobster trap
poverty trap
rat trap
rat-trap
sand trap
satrap
shoulder strap
speed trap
steam trap
T-strap
tank trap
the strap
tourist trap
Venus flytrap

Synonyms and antonyms of claptrap in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CLAPTRAP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «claptrap» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of claptrap

Translation of «claptrap» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CLAPTRAP

Find out the translation of claptrap to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of claptrap from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «claptrap» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

哗众取宠
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

claptrap
570 millions of speakers

English

claptrap
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दिखावे
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الهراء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бессмыслица
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

claptrap
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফাঁকা কথা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boniment
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Claptrap
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gewäsch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

くだらない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인기를 끌려는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Claptrap
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mưu mẹo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெற்றுப் பசப்புரையை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ताठरपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

palavra
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imbonimento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

claptrap
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нісенітниця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

claptrap
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπούρδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kletspraat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klyschor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

claptrap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of claptrap

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CLAPTRAP»

The term «claptrap» is regularly used and occupies the 92.092 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CLAPTRAP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about claptrap

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CLAPTRAP»

Discover the use of claptrap in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to claptrap and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Claptrap: A Comedy in Two Acts
Claptrap is a grand satire of the colonial mentality that governs the theatre festivals of Canada.
Tom Wood, 1998
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The Microanalysis of Political Communication: Claptrap and ...
Claptrap and Ambiguity Peter Bull. into how and why equivocation occurs. It can also provide a means of evaluating the performance of interviewers. An ability to recognise avoidance–avoidance conflict questions can give a greater ...
Peter Bull, 2003
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Aunt Sally's cornpone remedies & claptrap cures: 159 tonics ...
Categorized under General Distress, Physical Ailments, Love Sickness, Money Ailments, Beauty Problems, People Problems, and Aunt Sally's Emergency Checklist and Poor Folks' First Aid, the remedies and cures preferred by Aunt Sally come with ...
Ellen Patrick, 1995
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Once a Week
and if Mr. Orator Claptrap is not without his share, it is no more than every great man must expect. Mr. Orator Claptrap's little game has three trump cards, and the second half of his popularity is the result of the marvellous manipulation he ...
Eneas Sweetland Dallas, 1872
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Claptrap
THE PRESS KIT OF THE MANHATTAN THE- atre Club describes Claptrap, by Ken Friedman, as the play "to close the MTC's 86/87 season." This is too modest: Claptrap is a closer for all seasons and could easily put the MTC out of business.
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The American Repertory Theatre Reference Book: The Brustein ...
Claptrap by Ken Friedman Directed by Robert Drivas Set design by Karen Schulz Costume design by Karen Eister Lighting design by Thom Palm Sound design by Randolph C. Head Opening Date: April 3, 1985 Cast: Harry S. Murphy (Sam); ...
Marilyn Plotkins, 2005
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Lecture on Ethics
A most direct explanation is found in Wittgenstein's opinion that most of what was said or written about ethics was misguided, self-important claptrap – just chatter and empty talking.10 For that reason, he would have been very wary of ...
Ludwig Wittgenstein, Edoardo Zamuner, Ermelinda Valentina Di Lascio, 2014
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Citizenship In Modern Britain
The art of achieving lasting impact from a speech has a long tradition, and any trick that is used in order to make a part of a speech more memorable than another is known as 'claptrap'. Claptrap is literally a device used in public speaking to ...
Trevor Desmoyers-Davis, 2003
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The Contemporary Review
He must know this, and yet he gives it, because it suits his purpose, or because the public, or a large body of the public, desire it ; and this is claptrap. The Times, it is true, speaks of the popular Christianity of this country as 'an English, ...
10
The SAGE Handbook of Organizational Behavior: Volume Two: ...
Consultants, gurus (and good writers) seem to have developed the knack of getting peoples' attention through claptrap and more to the point, influence action . Perhaps we can learn to speak claptrap. Claptrap defined is literally what it says it ...
Stewart R Clegg, Cary L Cooper, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CLAPTRAP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term claptrap is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Anthony Kennedy's Dignity Jurisprudence Is Great for Same-Sex …
... into patriarchal notions about women's frailty and inconstancy, with language steeped in stereotypes and gender-normative claptrap. «RH Reality Check, Jul 15»
2
The Supreme Court grants the American people the right to shape …
Is this pure speculation and idealistic claptrap? Not at all. Nebraska uses a nonpartisan system to elect members of their state legislature, and ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
3
WeView: Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Pretty much all I know is that it features ridiculous guns, a cool art style, and an amusing robot named Claptrap. Fortunately Blair knows a fair bit ... «TheSixthAxis, Jul 15»
4
AFT Front Groups Against Minority Kids
As you probably guessed, they also corralled their vassals to sign onto the claptrap. Chicago Teachers Union, for example, managed to ... «Dropout Nation, Jul 15»
5
At comic cons, some jokers get away with harassment
A 17-year-old Irvine resident who goes by the name Claptrap Cosplay told a similar story. "I keep encountering this one guy who likes giving me extended, ... «Daily Pilot, Jul 15»
6
Mountains to Molehills: Appalling
'PIOUS CLAPTRAP': Ron Redmon of Flat Rock was not amused by Boyd Peyton's comments in last Sunday's Mountains to Molehills column. «BlueRidgeNow.com, Jul 15»
7
It's all about power; who has it, and who does not
... by Noel Arscott, minister of local government, last week in Parliament for this most recent rape of our democracy is formulaic claptrap. Several ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»
8
Borderlands creators go even bigger
"One of the main things fans took out of Borderlands was how much they loved Claptrap and the other characters. So we thought, okay, let's ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
9
Soma miners still facing injustices a year after disaster
These are claptrap cases that are being filed against them in order to suppress them.” Also speaking to Sunday's Zaman, Pak Mine Workers' ... «Today's Zaman, Jul 15»
10
This Dairy Company Says That American Cheese Is Un-American …
Now, freedom of speech is obviously a fundamental American value, and I support Tillamook's right to spew any claptrap they want. But that's ... «Slate Magazine, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Claptrap [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/claptrap>. Apr 2024 ».
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