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brummagem

[ bruhm-uh-juhm ]

adjective

  1. showy but inferior and worthless.


noun

  1. a showy but inferior and worthless thing.

Brummagem

/ ˈbrʌmədʒəm /

noun

  1. an informal name for Birmingham Often shortened toBrum
  2. sometimes not capital something that is cheap and flashy, esp imitation jewellery
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


adjective

  1. sometimes not capital cheap and gaudy; tawdry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brummagem1

First recorded in 1675–85; local variant of Birmingham, England (compare Bromwichham, Bromecham (17th century), Middle English Burmingeham ); originally in allusion to counterfeit coins produced there in the 17th century
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Word History and Origins

Origin of brummagem1

C17: from earlier Bromecham , local variant of Birmingham
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Example Sentences

This of course must be laid to the credit of the local supporters of "the noble art of self-defence," the Brummagem bruisers.

As soon as his baggage had been taken to the public hall, Roebelin got out beads, wire, and Brummagem jewellery.

But a mere Brummagem article that won't stand wear is quite valueless in their eyes.

A Kru boy welcomed them with beaming face and fetched them drinks upon a Brummagem tray.

A superb disorder of trumpery brummagem cutlery, stuffs, firearms and pots and pans clutter the ground in every direction.

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