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1. Absurd or nonsensical conversation or ideas which are expressed to others: Sharon said the politician's speech was nothing but claptrap, or bunkum and hot air!
2. A trick or method to gain applause: It was an old-fashioned melodrama full of claptrap or high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.
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2. A trick or method to gain applause: It was an old-fashioned melodrama full of claptrap or high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.
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English Words in Action, Group C
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