trumpery

[US]/ˈtrʌmpəri/
[UK]/ˈtrʌmpəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.something that is worthless or of little value; nonsense; empty talk; useless or deceptive things
adj.having a showy appearance but little value; superficial; lacking in substance; of no practical use
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

trumpery goods

trumpery claims

trumpery politics

trumpery ideas

trumpery talk

trumpery fashion

trumpery art

trumpery values

trumpery promises

trumpery statements

Example Sentences

the artist's work was dismissed as mere trumpery.

he was tired of the trumpery in the fashion industry.

don't be fooled by the trumpery of flashy advertisements.

the debate was filled with trumpery rather than substance.

many people are drawn to the trumpery of celebrity culture.

she realized that his promises were just trumpery.

the festival was criticized for its trumpery attractions.

his speech was filled with trumpery and lacked real ideas.

they were tired of the trumpery that surrounded their lives.

in the end, all the trumpery fell apart.

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