/trum"peuh ree/ , n. , pl. trumperies , adj.
n.
1. something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff.
2. nonsense; twaddle: His usual conversation is pure trumpery.
3. Archaic. worthless finery.
adj.
4. of little or no value; trifling, worthless; rubbishy; trashy.
[ 1425-75; late ME trompery deceit tromperie, equiv. to tromp ( er ) to deceive + -erie -ERY ]