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Flummery

//ˈflʌməɹi// intj, noun

Definitions

Intj

1
An expression of contemptuous disbelief.

Noun

1
A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour. countable, uncountable
2
meaningless ceremonies and flattery wordnet
3
A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.; A slightly tart, jelly-like food of Welsh origin, made from extensively boiling oats, then boiling down the liquid extracted from it. countable, historical, specifically, uncountable
4
a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal wordnet
5
Empty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter. countable, uncountable

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6
Pretentious trappings, useless ornaments used to impress. countable, uncountable
7
Deceptive or blustering speech. countable, uncountable
"1940, Rex Stout, Over My Dead Body "Pfui! This is flummery!""

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Welsh llymru (“a sour jelly derived from boiled oatmeal”), of uncertain origin, perhaps related to llymrig (“slippery”). For phonetic development, compare origin of Floyd.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Welsh llymru (“a sour jelly derived from boiled oatmeal”), of uncertain origin, perhaps related to llymrig (“slippery”). For phonetic development, compare origin of Floyd.

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