Definition of Mummery
Mummery
Mum·me·ry
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(noun)
Pretentious or hypocritical speech or behavior, especially in a solemn or pious manner.
e.g. The politician's mummery about helping the poor was seen through by most voters.
(noun)
a performance given or a display put on by people who disguise themselves and attend festivals to make merry;
e.g. They put on a comic mummery at the masked ball.
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