Trumpery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹʌmpəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trumpery is a noun meaning Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.
Meaning
Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.
More Meanings
- Nonsense.
- Gaudy but worthless.
- (obsolete) Deceit; fraud.
Example Sentences
“Of all the trumpery moonshine!” Mr Wilkins exploded. “What do you think you're playing at, Jennings!”
Now upon the coming of Chriſt, very much, tho' not all, of this idolatrous Trumpery and Superſtition was driven out of the World: […]
I also remember the old Royal Mews that stood on the site of the present trumpery National Gallery, with its too suggestive pepper-boxes; […]
In that case there is no need for me to write about the trumpery scandal by which I was the sufferer—the innocent sufferer, I positively assert.
Word Forms
- trumperies
Synonyms for trumpery
Depending on context, synonyms include folderol, nonsense, tinsel, worthless, tripe, rubbish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rubbish, folderol, trash, nonsense, gimcrackery, worthless.
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