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British slang
Nonsensical or foolish talk.
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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claptrap means Nonsensical or foolish talk. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"claptrap" means Nonsensical or foolish talk. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
Variant of "six-seven"; pure absurdity and excitement with no real meaning
Random, nonsensical talk or actions.
Nonsense; rubbish. Can also be an expletive.
Nonsense or rubbish; also an exclamation.
Nonsense; rubbish.
Nonsense; rubbish.
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