shut one's trap en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the slang use of trap in reference to a person's mouth.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To stop talking; to be quiet.
Why don't you just shut your trap? I'm tired of listening to you.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shutting one's trap | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| shut one's trap | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| shut one's trap | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| shuts one's trap | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |