trumpery

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun nonsensical talk or writing
  2. noun ornamental objects of no great value

Etymology

From Middle English trompery, from Middle French tromperie (“deceit”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

folderol, rubbish, tripe, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop

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