Added 9 October 2026
trumpery
/ˈtɹʌmpəɹi/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about trumpery at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Nonsensical talk or writing.
- Ornamental objects of no great value.
Origin
From Middle English trompery, from Middle French tromperie (“deceit”).
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)