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1. (n.) trumpery
something without use or value.
2. trumpery
nonsense; twaddle.
3. trumpery
Archaic. worthless finery.
4. (adj.) trumpery
of little or no value; worthless; rubbishy.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME trompery deceit < MF tromperie=tromp(er) to deceive (MF: to trifle, play with, orig., to play the trumpet; see trump2) +-erie -ery)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) folderol, rubbish, tripe, trumpery, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop
nonsensical talk or writing
2. (noun) folderal, falderol, frill, gimcrackery, gimcrack, nonsense, trumpery
ornamental objects of no great value
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1. (adj) trumpery
worthless or deceptive in character
2. (noun) trumpery
deceit; fraud
3. (noun) trumpery
something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish
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