Flummery

Flummery is a type of soft, usually bland, pudding-like dish often made with oatmeal, cornmeal, or other grains, sometimes flavored with fruit or spices. It's characterized by a light, often creamy, consistency and a slightly tart or sweet taste. Beyond the culinary context, 'flummery' can also refer to empty or insincere talk, meaningless compliments, or superficial attempts to please, often used to describe something lacking substance or genuine feeling. The term can convey a sense of mild disapproval, highlighting artifice or superficiality.

Flummery meaning with examples

• The children enjoyed the traditional flummery made with oats and berries; its cool, creamy texture was a welcome treat on a hot summer day. It wasn't overly sweet and provided a refreshing snack.
• Her promises of funding for the project proved to be just flummery; no actual resources materialized despite her eloquent speeches.
• The politician's speech was full of platitudes and political flummery, failing to address the crucial issues facing the community, and ultimately, it was unconvincing.
• After the disappointing meal, the only thing I could find to eat was the flummery made by Aunt May, it was tasteless and uninspired, I will not be asking for more.