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Meaning of flummery

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flummery

Pronunciation:/ˈflʌməɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.

  2. Empty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter.

  3. Pretentious trappings, useless ornaments used to impress.

  4. Deceptive or blustering speech.

interjection

Definitions

  1. An expression of contemptuous disbelief.