adj
Meaning 1
Traplike, reminiscent of a trap.
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trappy
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/ˈtɹæpi/
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rhymes with -æpi
adj
Meaning 2
Of a gait, short, rapid and high-stepping.
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Qualifier: horse riding
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adj
Meaning 3
Of an opening, having many traps that can be played against opponents unfamiliar with the lines.
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Topics: board-games, chess, games
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adj
Meaning 4
Abundant in traps
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adj
Meaning 5
Like the mineral trap; trappean; trappous.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, geography, geology, mineralogy, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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History
Etymology
From trap + -y.
From trap (“type of igneous rock”) + -y.