Trumpery (Noun)
Meaning 1
Ornamental objects of no great value.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Nonsensical talk or writing.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Usages
Examples
- The self-proclaimed expert's article was filled with trumpery, leaving many readers skeptical of its claims.
- His boss's lecture was nothing but trumpery, designed to impress rather than inform.
- The professor was fed up with the trumpery presented in the student's paper, and promptly returned it with a failing grade.
- After a few paragraphs of trumpery, the book devolved into meaningless jargon that confused rather than enlightened its readers.
- Her sister's gossip was a load of trumpery, meant to entertain rather than inform or educate.