claptrap
The origin and history of claptrap.
Etymology
From 18th-century theatre slang: a "trap" for catching applause, i.e. a cheap line or gimmick designed purely to make an audience clap.
The origin and history of claptrap.
From 18th-century theatre slang: a "trap" for catching applause, i.e. a cheap line or gimmick designed purely to make an audience clap.