noun Download 🔗Share Empty verbiage or nonsense. Examples : "My uncle's speech at the family reunion was filled with claptrap; he talked for hours about things that had no real meaning. " language communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device for producing a clapping sound in theaters. Examples : "The stage manager tested the claptrap before the play, ensuring it would create a realistic applause sound during scene changes. " entertainment sound device culture stage Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device or trick to gain applause; a humbug. Examples : "The politician's speech was full of empty promises and obvious claptrap meant to win votes. " communication entertainment language media style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading