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Word: Claptrap
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century (denoting something designed to elicit applause): from clap+ trap
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈklaptrap
Dialects: British English
Definition:
absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas
Short Definition:absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas
Examples:- such sentiments are just pious claptrap
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