'Trumpery' definitions:

Definition of 'trumpery'

From: WordNet
noun
Nonsensical talk or writing [syn: folderol, rubbish, tripe, trumpery, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop]
noun
Ornamental objects of no great value [syn: folderal, falderol, frill, gimcrackery, gimcrack, nonsense, trumpery]

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]