Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flummery
noun
/ˈflə-mə-rē/
Definition
A type of foolish or nonsensical talk or ideas; also refers to a kind of soft pudding made from flour or oatmeal.
Examples
- The politician’s speech was filled with flummery that lacked any real substance.
- For dessert, she served a delicious flummery topped with fresh berries.
Meaning
Flummery can refer to both trivial or empty ideas as well as a dessert, often characterized by its light texture.
Synonyms
- nonsense
- foolishness
- balderdash
- gibberish
