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claptrap
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/ˈklæptræp/
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/ˈklæptræp/
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claptrap
noun
claptraps
Pl.
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чепуха
The politician's speech was full of claptrap.
Речь политика была полна чепухи.
пустословие
The article was dismissed as mere claptrap.
Статья была отвергнута как простое пустословие.
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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.
Synonyms
nonsense
drivel
balderdash
gibberish
twaddle
hogwash
bunk
claptrap
adjective
more claptrap
Komp.
most claptrap
Super.
UK
/ˈklæptræp/
US
/ˈklæptræp/
Translations
показной
The politician's speech was full of claptrap promises.
Речь политика была полна показных обещаний.
бессодержательный
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.
Synonyms
pretentious
bombastic
grandiloquent
pompous
overblown
turgid
fustian
high-flown
empty
insincere
showy
specious
meretricious
garish
absurd
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