Alsoflum·mer·y (flm-r)
n. pl. flum·mer·ies
1. Meaningless or deceptive language; humbug.
2.
a. Any of several soft, sweet, bland foods, such as custard.
b. A sweet gelatinous pudding made by straining boiled oatmeal or flour.
c. A soft dessert of stewed, thickened fruit, often mixed with a grain such as rice.
[Welsh llymru, soft jelly from sour oatmeal.]
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flummery-meaningless ceremonies and flattery; complete nonsense; foolish humbug; empty compliment; unsubstantial talk or writing; mumbo jumbo; nonsense.
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