A trap is primarily a device or setup designed to catch animals or people, preventing their escape. It can be a mechanical contrivance like a spring- loaded device or a hole dug to capture animals
. Beyond the literal meaning, "trap" can also refer to:
- Any plan, trick, or stratagem intended to catch or deceive someone unexpectedly
- In slang, "trap" can mean a "trap house," which is a place used for selling drugs, especially referenced in trap music culture
- In music, trap refers to a subgenre of hip-hop that originated in the Southern United States, characterized by rhythmic, minimalistic beats and lyrical themes often related to drug culture and urban life
- In slang and some subcultures, "trap" can also refer disparagingly to a man who dresses and appears as a woman, sometimes used offensively
In summary, the core definition of a trap is a device or method used to catch or ensnare, but the term has various cultural and slang meanings depending on context.
