We should be grateful to Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump for motivating the American people to do their civic duty and vote. It is unfortunate that we have one of the lowest voter participation rates ...

Yes folks, trumpery is a real word. I did not make it up. It’s listed in my 1992 Webster’s dictionary. Trumpery is a noun, meaning something without use or value; nonsense; twaddle. Trumpern is the ...

Do you suppose it is a coincidence that the word “trumpery” so aptly describes Donald Trump? Merriam-Webster provided the following definitions for trumpery: “1.a: worthless nonsense; 1.b: trivial or ...

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term “trumpery“ first appeared in the English language in the mid-15th century. Webster’s 1913 dictionary defined it as: ‘Trump´er`y’ – n: 1. Deceit; ...

Get out your smartphone, or get to your computer or dictionary right now and look up the word “trumpery.” I’m not kidding, it’s a real word.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Trumpery. The first Merriam-Webster dictionary definition of trumpery is ...

The notion lives on in a post-colonial society where English – and who has access to it – is a marker of civility and ...

My sister came to visit the other day and she suggested that I look up the meaning of the word “trumpery” in my Webster’s Dictionary. Of course I complied immediately and then we both had a good laugh ...