Trappy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    traplike, reminiscent of a trap
  2. 2
    Like the mineral trap; trappean; trappous.

    "This district is not so easy for a stranger to ride his own line over as the Midlands; it is not half so stiff, but it is often cramped and trappy."

  3. 3
    Of a gait, short, rapid and high-stepping.
  4. 4
    Of an opening, having many traps that can be played against opponents unfamiliar with the lines.
  5. 5
    Abundant in traps

Synonyms

All synonyms
trappeantrappeantrapposetrapposetrappoustrappous

Example

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"This district is not so easy for a stranger to ride his own line over as the Midlands; it is not half so stiff, but it is often cramped and trappy."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From trap + -y.

Etymology 2

From trap (“type of igneous rock”) + -y.

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