'Trumpery' definitions:
Definition of 'trumpery'
(from WordNet)
noun
Nonsensical talk or writing [syn: folderol, rubbish, tripe, trumpery, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop]
noun
Definition of 'Trumpery'
From: GCIDE
- Trumpery \Trump"er*y\, n. [F. tromperie deceit, fr. tromper to deceive. See Trump to trick.]
- 1. Deceit; fraud. [Obs.] --Grenewey. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish. [1913 Webster]
- The trumpery in my house, go bring it hither, for state to catch these thieves. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Upon the coming of Christ, very much, though not all, of this idolatrous trumpery and superstition was driven out of the world. --South. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Trumpery'
From: GCIDE
- Trumpery \Trump"er*y\, a. Worthless or deceptive in character. "A trumpery little ring." --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]