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trumpery

Trumpery (noun) means Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.

noun
1
Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.
2
Deceit; fraud.
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Etymology

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

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What is the meaning of trumpery?

"trumpery" (noun) means worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.

What are the different meanings of trumpery?

"trumpery" has 2 main meanings: 1. Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk; 2. Deceit; fraud.

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