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- [truhm-puh-ree]
- /ˈtrʌm pə ri/
- /ˈtrʌmpərɪ/
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- [truhm-puh-ree]
- /ˈtrʌm pə ri/
Definitions of trumpery word
- noun plural trumpery something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff. 1
- noun plural trumpery nonsense; twaddle: His usual conversation is pure trumpery. 1
- noun plural trumpery Archaic. worthless finery. 1
- adjective trumpery of little or no value; trifling, worthless; rubbishy; trashy. 1
- noun trumpery foolish talk or actions 0
- noun trumpery a useless or worthless article; trinket 0
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Origin of trumpery
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English trompery deceit < Middle French tromperie, equivalent to tromp(er) to deceive + -erie -ery
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Parts of speech for Trumpery
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trumpery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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trumpery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for trumpery
noun trumpery
- beguilement — to influence by trickery, flattery, etc.; mislead; delude.
- boondoggle — People sometimes refer to an official organization or activity as a boondoggle when they think it wastes a lot of time and money and does not achieve much.
- cozenage — the practice of cozening.
- deception — Deception is the act of deceiving someone or the state of being deceived by someone.
- deceptiveness — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
adj trumpery
- catchpenny — designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
- cruddy — dirty or unpleasant
- glitzy — pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
adjective trumpery
- junky — of the nature of junk; trashy.
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