trappy

[ trap-ee ]

adjective

, trap·pi·er, trap·pi·est.

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.

Other Words From

• trappi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trappy¹

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

Example Sentences

Another feature is the extreme simplicity in loading—nothing trappy or fussy about it.

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He was driving a "trappy" bay nag, and his new road wagon had rubber tires.

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The ground is so trappy that one hardly cares to take one's eyes off it for a moment.

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Trappy Pape was the next to be joked, as he came up hugging the green baize bag containing his violoncello.

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Trappy, lad,” shouted another, “does ta sleep inside that owd thing?

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