trumpery n. + Add to list UK //tɹˈʌmpəɹi// trumpery Archaic Vulgar SynonymsEtymology Synonyms applesaucecodswallopfalderolfolderolfrillrubbishtrashtripewish washOriginFRMtromperie→MEtrompery→ENtrumpery From Middle English trompery, from Middle French tromperie (“deceit”).