Definition of Trumpery

something that is showy (looks good) but is really worthless

Examples of Trumpery in a sentence

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

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

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

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

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

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