Meaning of TRUMPERY
| Pronunciation: | | 'trumpuree
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- [n] ornamental objects of no great value
- [n] nonsensical talk or writing
- [adj] gaudy and showy but valueless; "trumpery ornaments"
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| | Synonyms: | | applesauce, codswallop, falderal, folderol, folderol, frills, gimcrackery, gimcracks, nonsense, rubbish, tinsel, trash, tripe, wish-wash, worthless |
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| | See Also: | | drivel, stuff, sundries, sundry, whatchamacallit, whatsis | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Trump"er*y\, n. [F. tromperie deceit, fr. tromper to
deceive. See {Trump} to trick.]
1. Deceit; fraud. [Obs.] --Grenewey.
2. Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense;
falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence,
things worn out and of no value; rubbish.
The trumpery in my house, go bring it hither, for
state to catch these thieves. --Shak.
Upon the coming of Christ, very much, though not
all, of this idolatrous trumpery and superstition
was driven out of the world. --South.
\Trump"er*y\, a.
Worthless or deceptive in character. ``A trumpery little
ring.'' --Thackeray.
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