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claptrap means: pompous or pretentious talk or writing

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claptrap

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8 lettersPronunciation /ˈklæpˌtɹæp/Part of speech nounSorted aaclpprtStarts with CEnds with P0 cluesCommon crossword word

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Theater slang, c. 1730, from clap + trap, referring to theatrical techniques or gags used to incite applause.

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