How to Pronounce "claptrap"
word
ˈklæpˌtɹæp
KLAP-trap
klˈæptɹæp
kl-AP-trap
Definition
Language or ideas that sound impressive but are actually silly or meaningless; nonsense, especially when used to impress people.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈklæpˌtɹæp
British English
klˈæptɹæp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAP-trap
UK
kl-AP-trap
Listen in Context
Don't believe all that claptrap on TV.
His speech was full of claptrap.
She ignored his claptrap and kept working.
That's just political claptrap, nothing more.