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Synonyms & Similar Words
nonsense
rubbish
twaddle
humbug
clap
bombast
blather
gibberish
folderol
hooey
malarkey
poppycock
balderdash
codswallop
tripe
drivel
prattle
chatter
jabber
babble
blabber
idle talk
empty words
vain words
meaningless words
absurdity
foolishness
silliness
ridiculousness
absurdness
preposterousness
inanity
fatuity
folly
foolish talk
silly talk
ridiculous talk
idle chatter
empty chatter
vain chatter
nonsensical talk
absurd talk
Meaning of Claptrap
Used to describe something, especially talk or ideas, that is pointless, foolish, or untrue
Definitions
- Describes language or behavior that is intended to deceive or manipulate people
- Refers to insincere or empty talk, often used to impress or persuade others
Example Uses
- The politician's promise to reduce taxes was just claptrap, and most people didn't believe him
- The self-help book was full of claptrap about the power of positive thinking, but it didn't offer any real advice
- The company's mission statement was just a bunch of claptrap about being committed to excellence, but it didn't reflect their actual values
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sense
wisdom
truth
reality
fact
substance
sincerity
honesty
seriousness
gravity
rationality
sanity
sensibleness
prudence
caution
reserve
restraint
moderation
reasonableness
thoughtfulness
reflectiveness
solemnity
earnestness
genuineness
authenticity