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trumpery Definition

trump·ery (trump′ər ē)

noun pl. -·er·ies

  1. something showy but worthless
  2. nonsense; rubbish

Etymology: ME trompery < MFr tromperie < tromper, to deceive, cheat < ? tromper, to play the trumpet: see trump

adjective

showy but worthless; trashy; paltry

trumpery Synonyms

trumpery

n.

rubbish, frivolity, bosh; see nonsense 1.

trumpery Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • hole: A trumpery hole it is, and ever will remain so.