trappy

trappy
trappiness, n.
/trap"ee/, adj., trappier, trappiest.
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.
[1870-75, Amer.; TRAP1 + -Y1]

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