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ˈklæpˌtræpclap·trap

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  1. bombast, fustian, rant, claptrap, blahnoun

    pompous or pretentious talk or writing

    Synonyms:
    blah, harangue, ranting, rant, fustian, bombast

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  1. claptrapadjective

    Synonyms:
    humbug, stage trick, coupe de theatre

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  1. List of paraphrases for "claptrap":

    nonsense

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