Meaning
trap, trick, pitfall
- a hidden pitfall or snare intended to deceive or catch someone unaware
- a tricky question or detail designed to make someone fail
In a sentence
Quella domanda dell'esame era chiaramente un trabocchetto.
That exam question was clearly a trick.
Non sono caduto nel suo trabocchetto verbale.
I did not fall into his verbal trap.
Il contratto nascondeva un trabocchetto che pochi avevano notato.
The contract concealed a catch that few had noticed.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| trabocchetto | masculine · singular |
| trabocchetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used in 'domanda a trabocchetto' (trick question), especially regarding exams or tests.