Trumpery
noun
Something of little or no value, essentially rubbish.
His room was full of trumpery and trash he'd collected.
Often appears as...
- pile of trumpery
- piece of trumpery
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Showy but worthless.
She wore a trumpery necklace with a heavy, golden pendant.
Often appears as...
- trumpery jewelry
- trumpery decoration
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
Deceit, fraud or trickery.
He was known for his trumpery and manipulative behavior.
Often appears as...
- act of trumpery
- accused of trumpery
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
Something of little or no value, essentially rubbish.
His room was full of trumpery and trash he'd collected.
Often appears as...
- pile of trumpery
- piece of trumpery
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Showy but worthless.
She wore a trumpery necklace with a heavy, golden pendant.
Often appears as...
- trumpery jewelry
- trumpery decoration
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
Deceit, fraud or trickery.
He was known for his trumpery and manipulative behavior.
Often appears as...
- act of trumpery
- accused of trumpery
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Worthlessness
Use 'trumpery' to stress how pointless or useless something is.
That market sells nothing but cheap trumpery.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
'Trumpery' carries a historical flavor, reminiscent of Victorian English.
The attic was filled with old trumpery from the last century.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Modern Tech
Don't apply 'trumpery' to modern technology, as it suggests older or antique items.
He inherited a house full of antique trumpery.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Worthlessness
Use 'trumpery' to stress how pointless or useless something is.
That market sells nothing but cheap trumpery.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
'Trumpery' carries a historical flavor, reminiscent of Victorian English.
The attic was filled with old trumpery from the last century.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Modern Tech
Don't apply 'trumpery' to modern technology, as it suggests older or antique items.
He inherited a house full of antique trumpery.
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Worthlessness
Use 'trumpery' to stress how pointless or useless something is.
That market sells nothing but cheap trumpery.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
'Trumpery' carries a historical flavor, reminiscent of Victorian English.
The attic was filled with old trumpery from the last century.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Modern Tech
Don't apply 'trumpery' to modern technology, as it suggests older or antique items.
He inherited a house full of antique trumpery.
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