Associations to the word «Claptrap»
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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
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.