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claptrap in Catalan

claptrap in Catalan is algaravia, embrolla, embull — claptrap means talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.

claptrap in Catalan

algaravia
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
embrolla
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
embull
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
galimaties
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]

What does "claptrap" mean?

  1. noun Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
    "The politician's speech was mostly claptrap with no real substance."
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claptrap in a sentence

  • The politician's speech was mostly claptrap with no real substance.
  • Don't believe the claptrap in that advert.

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What is "claptrap" in Catalan?

"claptrap" in Catalan is algaravia, embrolla, embull. claptrap means: Talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.

How do you use "claptrap" in a sentence?

Example: "The politician's speech was mostly claptrap with no real substance." In Catalan, "claptrap" is algaravia, embrolla, embull.

Are there other ways to say "claptrap" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 4 translations listed for "claptrap": algaravia, embrolla, embull, galimaties.

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