1. a ridiculous or hypocritical ceremony or performance
Usage: often derogatory
2. a performance by mummers; a masquerade
Usage: historical; theatrical

Examples

• The elaborate ceremony was dismissed as mere mummery by the critics.
• He called the politician’s apology nothing but mummery.
• The medieval festival featured traditional mummery and folk dancing.
• She saw through the mummery of the corporate meeting.
• The Christmas mummery delighted children in the village square.
• His theatrical mummery failed to convince anyone of his sincerity.