trappy
Americanadjective
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difficult or tricky.
trappy terrain.
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catching one unawares.
trappy pitfalls.
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(of horses) moving with the legs lifted high in a short and rapid manner.
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The look was accentuated with gaudy silver cuff bracelets, long black socks and trappy short black mini heels.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023
Her singing too strikes a throwback note, with less of the almost-rapping she was doing in songs like the trappy “7 Rings” and more of the fluid R&B melisma she inherited from Mariah Carey.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2020
“The donor doesn’t notice a drop of antibodies, but is far more at risk for infections. It’s a trappy situation,” Hellstern said.
From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2020
"Wow" is built around boisterous, trappy drums and a zonked-out flute loop; it could be a Ying Yang Twins song before it explodes into something richer and more melodic come the chorus.
From The Verge • Jun. 4, 2016
Tie one end of the string to the trappy part of the mousetrap.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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