TRUMPERY


Meaning of TRUMPERY in English

n. & adj.

n. (pl. -ies) 1 a worthless finery. b a worthless article. 2 rubbish.

adj. 1 showy but worthless (trumpery jewels). 2 delusive, shallow (trumpery arguments).

[ ME f. OF tromperie f. tromper deceive ]

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