Associations to the word «Claptrap»
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Wiktionary
CLAPTRAP, noun. A contrivance for clapping in theaters.
CLAPTRAP, noun. A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
CLAPTRAP, noun. Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
Dictionary definition
CLAPTRAP, noun. Pompous or pretentious talk or writing.
Wise words
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.