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

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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