What does "claptrap" mean?
Claptrap: A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
Additional senses
- 2.Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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