Definition of trumpery Trumpery

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We found 8 definitions of trumpery from 5 different sources.

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What does trumpery mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

trumpery - nonsensical talk or writing
  folderol, rubbish, tripe, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop
  drivel, garbage a worthless message
trumpery - ornamental objects of no great value
  folderal, falderol, frill, gimcrackery, gimcrack, nonsense
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary πŸ“˜

  • trumpery (n.)
    Deceit; fraud.
  • trumpery (n.)
    Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish.
  • trumpery (a.)
    Worthless or deceptive in character.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue πŸ‘…

  • trumpery
    An old whore, or goods of no value; rubbish.

Part of speech

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  • trumpery, noun, singular of trumperies.
  • trumpery, adjective.

Pronunciation

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