Claptrap
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What Does Claptrap Mean?
- 废话
- 胡说
- 无意义的话
Claptrap Pronunciation
/ˈklæp.træp/
Claptrap Definition
noun
Definition
Nonsense or meaningless talk; trivial or insincere speech.
In ZH
无意义的谈话；琐碎或虚伪的言辞。
How to Use Claptrap in a Sentence
- His speech was full of claptrap that didn't address the real issues.
- Don't be fooled by all that claptrap; he's just trying to sell you something.
- The politician's promises were nothing but claptrap to gain votes.
- After listening to the claptrap, I realized he had no real plans.
- Their argument was dismissed as mere claptrap by the audience.
Cultural Notes
Often used in political contexts to describe insincere or exaggerated claims.