Definition of Trumpery
Trumpery
Trum·per·y


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(noun)
Showy but worthless or of poor quality; pretentious nonsense.

e.g. The politician's trumpery promises won over many naive voters.

(noun)
articles that are showy in appearance but often in poor taste and worthless in value;

e.g. She adorned herself in trumpery and a cheap dress.



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