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Flummery

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA 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.
2.NounA slightly tart, jelly-like food of Welsh origin, made from extensively boiling oats, then boiling down the liquid extracted from it.
3.NounEmpty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter.
4.NounPretentious trappings, useless ornaments used to impress.
5.NounDeceptive or blustering speech.
6.InterjectionAn expression of contemptuous disbelief.
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