Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mummery

noun

/ˈmʌməri/

Definition

Mummery refers to a performance or act that is intended to deceive or mislead; it can also pertain to a pantomime or a theatrical performance characterized by exaggerated and silly gestures.

Examples

His speech was nothing but a mummery, full of empty promises and grand gestures.
The festival featured mummeries that entertained the crowd with their whimsical performances.