Word of the Day

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A.Word.A.Day
with Anu Garg

trumpery

PRONUNCIATION:

(TRUHM-puh-ree)

MEANING:

noun:
1. Something showy but worthless.
2. Nonsense or rubbish.
3. Deceit; fraud; trickery.

ETYMOLOGY:

From French tromper (to deceive). Earliest documented use: 1481.

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This week’s theme
Words that appear to be coined after someone (but aren’t)

I couldn't have defined it better myself. For someone to do it in 1481? Remarkable in their foresight.