claptrap

UK
/ˈklæptræp/
US
/ˈklæptræp/
claptrapnoun
claptraps
Pl.
Translations
The politician's speech was full of claptrap.
Речь политика была полна чепухи.
The article was dismissed as mere claptrap.
Статья была отвергнута как простое пустословие.
Additional translations
Definitions
Absurd or nonsensical talk or ideas, often intended to attract applause or attention.
The politician's speech was full of claptrap, designed to win over the crowd without offering any real solutions.
A cheap theatrical trick or any device, remark, or action meant to elicit applause or approval.
The speech relied on emotional claptrap rather than solid arguments to get the audience cheering.
claptrapadjective
more claptrap
Komp.
most claptrap
Super.
UK
/ˈklæptræp/
US
/ˈklæptræp/
Translations
The politician's speech was full of claptrap promises.
Речь политика была полна показных обещаний.
The article was criticized for being claptrap and lacking depth.
Статья была раскритикована за то, что она бессодержательная и лишена глубины.
Definitions
Absurd or nonsensical, often used to describe something that is intended to attract attention or impress but lacks real value or substance.
The politician's claptrap promises were quickly dismissed by the informed audience.