Trumpery

by scratchme1010 2 Replies latest jw friends

  • scratchme1010
    scratchme1010

    I just learned that the word "trumpery" actually exists. Interesting definition:

    trump·er·y
    ˈtrəmp(ə)rē/
    archaic
    nounnoun: trumpery; plural noun: trumperies
    1. 1.
      attractive articles of little value or use.
      • practices or beliefs that are superficially or visually appealing but have little real value or worth.
    adjectiveadjective: trumpery
    1.

    showy but worthless.

    "trumpery jewelry"
    What an appropriate adjective.
  • smiddy
    smiddy

    Well for someone who is worthles of little value or his practices are superficial how come he, Trump, is a millionaire and president of the USA.

    If only I was of such little worth

  • scratchme1010
    scratchme1010

    I guess. You can say the exact same thing about Obama, though.

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