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

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

The look was accentuated with gaudy silver cuff bracelets, long black socks and trappy short black mini heels.

From Seattle Times

While Brown has often been welcomed by other artists to collaborate outside of the country genre, he’s going it solo on a trappy pop single called “Grand” that he hopes will further establish himself on non-country playlists.

From Seattle Times

Trappy Goyard My dog Trappy, the original Frenchie — you can look him up on IG.

From New York Times

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