claptrap

noun
UK: /ˈklæptræp/
US: /ˈklæptræp/

  1. Nonsense or insincere speech meant to impress people.

    1. That speech was just claptrap.
    2. The politician's promises were dismissed as empty claptrap designed to win votes.

Synonyms

nonsense rubbish balderdash humbug

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "claptrap" is /ˈklæptræp/ in British English and /ˈklæptræp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "claptrap": nonsense, rubbish, balderdash, humbug.

Example usage of "claptrap": "That speech was just claptrap.". More examples on the page.