Thesaurus: claptrap

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1. n. A contrivance for clapping in theaters.
2. n. A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.
3. a. Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.
4. n. pompous or pretentious talk or writing
5. 1. A contrivance for clapping in theaters. [Obs.] 2. A trick or device to gain applause; humbug. Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.
6. Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gainingapplause; deceptive; unreal.
7. n:100 n pompous or pretentious talk or writing