trum·pery /ˈtrʌmp(ə)ri/
(a.)不足道的;可卑的;淺薄的
Trump·er·y n.
1. Deceit; fraud. [Obs.]
2. Something serving to deceive by false show or pretense; falsehood; deceit; worthless but showy matter; hence, things worn out and of no value; rubbish.
The trumpery in my house, go bring it hither,
for state to catch these thieves. --Shak.
Upon the coming of Christ, very much, though not all, of this idolatrous trumpery and superstition was driven out of the world. --South.
Trump·er·y, a. Worthless or deceptive in character. “A trumpery little ring.”
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trumpery
n 1: nonsensical talk or writing [syn: folderol, rubbish, tripe,
trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallop]
2: ornamental objects of no great value [syn: falderal, folderol,
frills, gimcrackery, gimcracks, nonsense]