TRUMPERY


Meaning of TRUMPERY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtrʌmpərɪ ]

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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