claptrap in French
claptrap in French is charabia, galimatias, verbiage — claptrap means talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.
claptrap in French
charabia
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
galimatias
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
verbiage
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 French?
"claptrap" in French is charabia, galimatias, verbiage. 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 French, "claptrap" is charabia, galimatias, verbiage.
Are there other ways to say "claptrap" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "claptrap": charabia, galimatias, verbiage.
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