trumpery
trumpery
Definition
trump·ery (trump′ər ē)
noun pl. -·er·ies
- something showy but worthless
- 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
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- hole: A trumpery hole it is, and ever will remain so.
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