rattletrap


rat·tle·trap

noun \ˈra-təl-ˌtrap\

Definition of RATTLETRAP

: something rattly or rickety; especially : an old car
rattletrap adjective

Examples of RATTLETRAP

  1. Are you still driving that old rattletrap?

First Known Use of RATTLETRAP

1822

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