Associations to the word «Claptrap»

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 word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is love.
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