trumpery

Meanings

• noun

  Deceptive or worthless objects or practices.

• noun

  Something intended to deceive or trick.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹʌmpəɹi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675395"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trumpery
crummy , dummy , rummy

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Variants

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trumperies , trumpery

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'trompe' meaning 'to deceive'.

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Trivia

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1. Trumpery was commonly used in Elizabethan England to describe the extravagant and unnecessary decorations in the courts.

2. The term 'trumpery' was also used to describe the worthless trinkets sold by peddlers during the Middle Ages.

3. In the game of bridge, a 'trump card' is a card that beats all other cards in a suit, but the term has no connection to the word 'trumpery'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: Trumpery is closely related to deception as it involves the use of false or misleading information to manipulate or trick someone.

2. Swindle: Trumpery is also related to swindles as both involve deceitful practices to gain an unfair advantage or profit.

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Culture

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Trumpery has been used in literature and art to depict deceitful practices or objects. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Malvolio is tricked into believing that Olivia loves him and is made to wear yellow stockings as a sign of his supposed love.

How to Memorize "trumpery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magician's trick or a sleight of hand to visualize trumpery.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a con artist or a deceitful salesperson.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Tricks' to memorize trumpery: T-ricks, U-seful, I-nformation, C-on, S-alesperson.

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