claptraps

[US]/ˈklæp.træps/
[UK]/ˈklæp.træps/

Translation

n.flattering remarks or actions; sensational statements
adj.flattering

Phrases & Collocations

claptraps and nonsense

claptraps in speeches

political claptraps

claptraps for attention

claptraps of criticism

claptraps and lies

claptraps in media

claptraps for effect

claptraps of rhetoric

claptraps and chatter

Example Sentences

his speech was filled with claptraps that didn't impress anyone.

don't believe those claptraps; they are just trying to sell you something.

the politician's promises were nothing but claptraps.

she dismissed his arguments as mere claptraps.

claptraps in advertising can mislead consumers.

he filled his essay with claptraps instead of solid arguments.

many people are tired of the claptraps that politicians use.

her explanations were full of claptraps and lacked clarity.

we need to cut through the claptraps to find the truth.

he often resorts to claptraps when he runs out of ideas.

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