Flummeries

/ˈflʌməriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flummery; instances of nonsense, deception, or frivolous behavior; also plural of a light dessert.

Etymology

Plural of flummery, from Welsh 'llymru' (sour whey), originally referring to a creamy dessert, later extended to mean empty talk or nonsense.

Kelly Says

Flummeries are double-meaning words—they're both an actual old-fashioned creamy pudding AND meaningless chatter, which is pretty flummery itself!

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