Shut your trap Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃət/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹæp
SHUHT-yer/TRAP or SHUHT-yoor/TRAP
ʃˈʌt/ /jˈɔː/ /tɹˈæp
shuht-YAW/ TRAP
Definition
An informal and rude way to tell someone to stop talking or be quiet.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and considered rude; use only in strong arguments, jokes among close friends, or humorous situations. 'Trap' here is slang for mouth. Avoid in polite or formal settings. 'Shut up' is slightly less harsh.
Spanish: cierra la boca - cállatePortuguese (BR): cala a boca - fecha a bocaPortuguese (PT): calas-te - fecha a bocaChinese (Simplified): 闭嘴 - 少说话Chinese (Traditional): 閉嘴 - 少說話Hindi: चुप रहो - मुँह बंद करोArabic: اخرس - اسكتBengali: চুপ কর - মুখ বন্ধ করRussian: заткнись - закрой пастьJapanese: だまれ - 口を閉じろVietnamese: câm miệng - ngậm miệng lạiKorean: 입 다물어 - 입 닥쳐Turkish: kapa çeneni - kapa ağzınıUrdu: چپ کر جاؤ - منہ بند کروIndonesian: tutup mulutmu - diam
Example Sentences
"Just shut your trap, Tom!"
basic
If you can't be nice, shut your trap.
basic
Mom told my brother to shut your trap during dinner.
basic
Oh, would you just shut your trap for one second?
natural
He told me to shut your trap, but I ignored him.
natural
Honestly, if he keeps talking, I might tell him to shut your trap.
natural