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claptrap
[ klap-trap ]
noun
- pretentious but insincere or empty language:
His speeches seem erudite but analysis reveals them to be mere claptrap.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- any artifice or expedient for winning applause or impressing the public.
claptrap
/ ˈæˌٰæ /
noun
- contrived but foolish talk
- insincere and pretentious talk
politicians' claptrap
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of claptrap1
Example Sentences
But they must know deep down that they’re spouting partisan claptrap.
Divided into three acts, “Noises Off” provides three different experiences of “Nothing On,” the theatrical claptrap the actors within the play are trying to survive.
Third, despite Trump’s claptrap, plenty of fresh delta water is being pumped south to fill fire hydrants and the tanks of firefighting aircraft.
For all the claptrap over the decades about booting people out, this country’s leaders quickly realize their error and bust out the proverbial welcome mat just as quickly.
Baier pleased Trump and his base while fumbling the opportunity to venture beyond culture war claptrap to press Harris on issues with a real and direct bearing on the average American’s life.
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