claptrap

Meanings

• noun

  Nonsensical or meaningless speech or writing.

  - "The politician's promises were just claptrap, meant to appeal to voters."
  - "The salesperson's pitch was all claptrap, trying to sell us a faulty product."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

hot air , palaver , waffle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with claptrap
tap , rap , trap , nap , clap , wrap , snap , and gap

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Homophones

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1. Claptrap (English) : Nonsensical or meaningless speech or writing.
   

2. Claptrap (Scottish) : A type of wooden trap used for catching game.
   

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Variants

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claptrap , claptraps

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 19th century from the word 'clap,' meaning to applaud, and 'trap,' meaning a deception.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'claptrap' was first used in print in the novel 'The New Machiavellism' by W.T. Stead in 1887.

2. Claptrap has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and video games, to describe meaningless or insincere dialogue.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nonsense: Claptrap is a type of nonsense, often used to criticize meaningless or insincere speech or writing.

2. Propaganda: Claptrap is often used to describe the manipulative and misleading language used in propaganda.

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Culture

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Claptrap has been used extensively in literature, particularly in satire and political commentary, to criticize meaningless or insincere speech. In music, the term has been used as the title of songs and albums to convey a sense of emptiness or lack of substance.

How to Memorize "claptrap"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a politician speaking meaningless words, like a parrot repeating nonsensical phrases. Visualize yourself shaking your head in disbelief.

2. associate
   

   - Associate claptrap with insincere or manipulative speech. Think of politicians, salespeople, or other individuals who use meaningless words to deceive or manipulate others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Crazy, Meaningless, Applause, Promises, And, Ridiculous.' This can help you remember the meaning of claptrap.

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