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Rareflummery
The correct spelling is flummery.
How to pronounce flummery
noun
IPA: /ˈflʌməɹi/
Say it like: Flu-mme-ree
The correct spelling is flummery. A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour.
- 2.Empty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter.
- 3.Pretentious trappings, useless ornaments used to impress.
- 4.Deceptive or blustering speech.
interjection
- 1.An expression of contemptuous disbelief.
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