FLUMMERY


Meaning of FLUMMERY in English

[ 'flʌm(ə)ri ]

■ noun ( plural flummeries )

1》 empty compliments; nonsense.

2》 a sweet dish made with beaten eggs and sugar.

Origin

C17: from Welsh llymru ; perh. related to llymrig 'soft, slippery'.

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