It turns out that Trump's brand of bullshit has been part of the English lexicon since the 1400s!
trumpery [truhm-puh-ree]
noun, plural trumperies.
1. something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff.
2. nonsense; twaddle:
His usual conversation is pure trumpery.
3.Archaic. worthless finery.
adjective
4. of little or no value; trifling, worthless; rubbishy; trashy.
Origin of trumpery
1425-75; late Middle English trompery deceit < Middle French tromperie, equivalent to tromp (er) to deceive + -erie -ery
the definition of trumpery
trumpery [truhm-puh-ree]
noun, plural trumperies.
1. something without use or value; rubbish; trash; worthless stuff.
2. nonsense; twaddle:
His usual conversation is pure trumpery.
3.Archaic. worthless finery.
adjective
4. of little or no value; trifling, worthless; rubbishy; trashy.
Origin of trumpery
1425-75; late Middle English trompery deceit < Middle French tromperie, equivalent to tromp (er) to deceive + -erie -ery
the definition of trumpery
