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Clap-trap 

That club is full of clap-trap hoes!
Clap-trap by ChickenΩbubbles March 5, 2019

Claptrap 

The candidate promised voters that Mexico would build the wall, but it was truly just claptrap.
Claptrap by talk2me-JCH2 January 15, 2021

claptrap 

Pretentious, pompous, nonsensical and or empty language (especially while pandering to an audience).
I've had enough of your claptrap.
claptrap by author September 6, 2006

claptrapocracy 

I can find no dictionary definitions for this word but I believe the intended meaning is government by inept individuals spouting nonsense.

A similar word to kakistocracy, which is in the dictionary: "government by the least suitable or competent citizens of a state".
"Ireland isn't really a utopia – it's just its neighbour is a gurning claptrapocracy". Headline in the Guardian 29th July 2020.

claptrap 

A person who is prone to catching Chylamidia, or one whose sexual hygiene (or lack thereof) is questionable.
Minh is such a claptrap! That's his second name.
claptrap by not claptrap March 8, 2008

ClapTrap Moment 

Where you plan a really cool party with drinks and stuff but no one comes.
"my buddy planned a nice party during quarantine, he basically dug himself into a ClapTrap Moment"
ClapTrap Moment by guhirfug January 6, 2021