trumpery
[ truhm-puh-ree ]
/ ˈtrʌm pə ri /
noun, plural trump·er·ies.
something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff.
nonsense; twaddle: His usual conversation is pure trumpery.
Archaic.
worthless finery.
adjective
of little or no value; trifling, worthless; rubbishy; trashy.
Origin of trumpery
1425–75; late Middle English
trompery deceit < Middle French
tromperie, equivalent to
tromp(er) to deceive +
-erie
-ery
Words nearby trumpery
trump,
trump card,
trump up,
trumped-up,
trumpeldor,
trumpery,
trumpet,
trumpet creeper,
trumpet flower,
trumpet honeysuckle,
trumpet leg
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British Dictionary definitions for trumpery
trumpery
/ (ˈtrʌmpərɪ) /
noun plural -eries
foolish talk or actions
a useless or worthless article; trinket
adjective
useless or worthless
Word Origin for trumpery
C15: from Old French
tromperie deceit, from
tromper to cheat