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Definitions for claptrap
ˈklæpˌtræpclap·trap
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Princeton's WordNet
bombast, fustian, rant, claptrap, blahnoun
pompous or pretentious talk or writing
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Claptrapnoun
A trick or device to gain applause, especially pretentious but empty rhetoric; humbug.
Wiktionary
claptrapnoun
Empty verbiage or nonsense.
Etymology: Theater slang, c. 1730, from clap and trap, referring to theatrical techniques or gags used to incite applause.
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Claptrap
Claptrap is a fictional character that appears in the Gearbox Software video game series Borderlands. He is considered the franchise's mascot, and often serves as the comic relief throughout the games. Claptrap initially received widespread negative reception from both critics and audiences alike, often being described as annoying, obnoxious, and "the worst", but despite the negative reception also became one of the franchise's most popular characters.
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claptrap
Claptrap refers to absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas; language that is pretentious, insincere, or full of excessive flattery; or language designed to appeal to popular sentiment, rather than representing truth or logical argument. It may also refer to a trick or device used to attract attention or publicity.
Webster Dictionary
Claptrapnoun
a contrivance for clapping in theaters
Claptrapnoun
a trick or device to gain applause; humbug
Claptrapadjective
contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of claptrap in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of claptrap in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- embrolla, algaravia, galimaties, embullCatalan, Valencian
- Gerede, Gequatsche, GeschwätzGerman
- algarabía, verborrea, galimatías, palabreríaSpanish
- höpönpöpö, hölynpöly, humpuukiFinnish
- galimatias, verbiage, charabiaFrench
- sproloquioItalian
- Bombast, Holle frasenDutch
- pustosłowie, mowa-trawaPolish
- чепухаRussian
- bljezgarije, glupostSerbo-Croatian
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