trumpery
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈtrʌmpəri/
- Archaic
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tontería
- Despite the glitzy decorations, the event was just trumpery, lacking any real purpose or depth.
Examples
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"You can all stand by and see this nobody—this social hanger-on, with his trumpery airs and graces—publicly cast doubt on my honour and question my word!
Fiction book (1993) -
The politician's speech was filled with trumpery, promising change but offering nothing of substance.
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There is too much trumpery to Emerson, who professes to embrace all while he recoils from so many.
Academic text (2010) -
People often get distracted by the trumpery of social media, focusing on trivial content rather than meaningful conversations.
Synonyms
578
2.5
Words or ideas that do not make sense
102
3.1
Words or writing that have no value
49
2.5
Talk or writing that is not true and not useful
16
3.5
Unimportant words in writing or speech
13
7.5
Words that are silly or useless
13
8.8
Talk that is not true and tries to trick people
10
9.9
Silly talk that is not true
3
8.9
Silly talk or ideas that are not true
3
9.9
Silly talk that wastes time
3
9.9
A silly idea or story that is not true
3
5.1
Talk that has no real meaning and is not useful
3
9.9
Silly or untrue talk that has no real meaning
1
9.9
Foolish talk or ideas that are unimportant and silly
1
4.3
Words that sound important but have no real meaning or action
1
6.0
Things people say that are completely untrue or pointless
Untrue or silly talk that is not important
Light talk about unimportant, silly things people say
Unclear or silly talk without any real meaning
Words or ideas that are complete nonsense and worthless
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Etymology
Trumpery comes from an old French word, tromperie, meaning 'deceit' or a 'trick'. That's why trumpery can mean showy nonsense or worthless talk that looks important but has no real meaning.