a sexual image or flirtatious statement shared on social media with the goal of making other people declare their desire in public.
Person 1: Did you see the new post TJ made? That was a thirst trap.
Person 2: I did, he looked so hot, he should post more pix
Person 2: I did, he looked so hot, he should post more pix
by The #1 Filipino Glizzy Gobbler February 3, 2023

A move in the game of checkers whereby the most superior player will use 4-5 of his or her pieces to surround and trap the opponets checkers...cause an obvious victory except in the breakroom at Super Target
"When i use this Tuscaloosa Trap and I win..you will have to get Tuscaloosa Trap tattooed on your body."
by Calethegreattargetemployee December 11, 2008

Pulling up to a location or function with your friends in a sick ride and a boss asf outfit. Usually involves songs that go hard asl and a strap since baes stay loaded.
You: Hey pookie u wanna hit up the school dance?
Me: On blud we finna hop out at the trap and get live asf!!
Me: On blud we finna hop out at the trap and get live asf!!
by clemmiedontplay6969 May 5, 2023

A question, statement or meme about a moral panic subject (tobacco, guns, vaccination) postured as authoritative while exercising demonstrative or even hyperbolic ignorance of the subjects discussed initiating a feedback loop of ideological sock puppet responses.
Was on Facebook last night trying to explain to some 2A guy that open carry doesn't mean you don't store your other firearms safely while trying to explain to some anti gunner that the driver bits she found in the parking lot are not projectiles, got stuck in the Muppet Trap for 2 hours...
by Ur BOFH March 20, 2019

by Dirtyallycat March 21, 2024

by alshoppingcarte1223 December 11, 2023

Occurs when, typically a guy, is attractive enough to think he should be with someone hot, but is not attractive enough to actually be with them. Basically they are cute, but not hot. Because of this, people in the cute trap typically date far less than people who are more or less attractive them.
by Mercantio Buckleby May 8, 2023
