Trumpery


The meaning of the word Trumpery is: something that is showy (looks good) but is really worthless


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The coins were trumpery, looking as if they were gold but were actually worthless.

published by Mohamed on 2021-09-15 15:29:59


The trumpery inside the trunk wasn’t valuable but it was good for decoration.

published by Valene on 2021-06-09 20:51:41


Putting on the gaudy necklace, the woman hoped that the trumpery would pass for real jewels.

published by Christin on 2021-05-03 15:16:18


Trumpery covered the antique shop, most of it showy and interesting looking but of no value.

published by Marti on 2022-01-02 12:05:18


Grandma’s trumpery filled her china cabinet, beautiful yet worth very little.

published by Ethel on 2021-06-21 22:23:22


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