CLAPTRAP

bombast, fustian, rant, claptrap, blah

(noun) pompous or pretentious talk or writing

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

claptrap (countable and uncountable, plural claptraps)

Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]

Synonyms: hot air, palaver, waffle, Thesaurus:nonsense

(historical) A device for producing a clapping sound in theaters.

A device or trick to gain applause; a humbug.

Source: Wiktionary

Clap"trap`, n.

1. A contrivance for clapping in theaters. [Obs.]

2. A trick or device to gain applause; humbug.

Clap"trap`, a.

Definition: Contrived for the purpose of making a show, or gaining applause; deceptive; unreal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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