trappy

American  

[trap-ee] / ˈtræp i /

adjective

trappier, trappiest

1. difficult or tricky.

   trappy terrain.

2. catching one unawares.

   trappy pitfalls.

3. (of horses) moving with the legs lifted high in a short and rapid manner.

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Other Word Forms

• trappiness noun

Etymology

Origin of trappy

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; trap ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

This would be a bad loss after something like that, and I like the Seahawks despite the line being a little trappy.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 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