Meaning & use
trumpery
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showy but worthless nonsense, or objects that appear valuable but have little real worth.
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The market stalls were full of trumpery -- cheap trinkets dressed up as antiques.
He dismissed the politician's promises as mere trumpery designed to win votes.
A note on using this word
Trumpery is a rare, somewhat old-fashioned word -- it can also function as an adjective, as in 'trumpery jewelry,' meaning showy but cheap.
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