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claptrap in Spanish

claptrap in Spanish is algarabía, galimatías, palabrería — claptrap means talk or writing that sounds impressive but is actually empty or nonsensical.

claptrap in Spanish

algarabía
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
galimatías
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
palabrería
noun
Empty verbiage or nonsense. [from early 19th c.]
verborrea
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 Spanish?

"claptrap" in Spanish is algarabía, galimatías, palabrería. 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 Spanish, "claptrap" is algarabía, galimatías, palabrería.

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

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "claptrap": algarabía, galimatías, palabrería, verborrea.

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