1. meaningless or insincere flattery or praise
Usage: informal
2. a sweet dessert made from oatmeal or flour boiled with milk
Usage: British; traditional

Examples

• The politician’s speech was nothing but flummery designed to win votes.
• Don’t be fooled by his flummery; he’s just trying to get a promotion.
• The critic dismissed the review as pure flummery.
• Her grandmother made traditional flummery for Sunday dessert.
• The flummery was served with fresh berries and cream.
• Stop the flummery and tell me what you really think.