Associations to the word «Claptrap»

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.
Mark Twain