claptrap in Dutch
claptrap in Dutch is Bombast, Holle frasen — claptrap means talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
claptrap in Dutch
Bombast
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
Holle frasen
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
What does "claptrap" mean?
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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 Dutch?
"claptrap" in Dutch is Bombast, Holle frasen. 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 Dutch, "claptrap" is Bombast, Holle frasen.
Are there other ways to say "claptrap" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "claptrap": Bombast, Holle frasen.
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