1. worthless objects or decorations; trivial or useless things
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. nonsense or foolish talk
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

1. showy but worthless; having a deceptively attractive appearance
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The antique shop was filled with expensive trumpery that tourists loved to buy.
• She dismissed his elaborate explanation as mere trumpery.
• The politician’s speech was full of trumpery promises.
• Don’t waste money on that trumpery jewelry.
• The mansion was decorated with trumpery ornaments that impressed no one.
• His trumpery arguments failed to convince the jury.