Trumpery
noun, plural trumperies.
1.
something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff.
2.
nonsense; twaddle:
His usual conversation is pure trumpery.
3.
Archaic. worthless finery.
adjective
4.
of little or no value; trifling, worthless; rubbishy; trashy.
noun (pl) -eries
1.
foolish talk or actions
2.
a useless or worthless article; trinket
adjective
3.
useless or worthless
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