brummagem

brum·ma·gem

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bruhm-uh-juh m]
- /ˈbrʌm ə dʒəm/
- /ˈbrʌ.mə.dʒəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bruhm-uh-juh m]
- /ˈbrʌm ə dʒəm/

Definitions of brummagem word

noun brummagem something that is cheap and flashy, esp imitation jewellery 3
adjective brummagem cheap and gaudy; tawdry 3
adjective brummagem cheap and gaudy 3
noun brummagem anything cheap and gaudy, esp. jewelry not made of gems and precious metals 3
adjective brummagem showy but inferior and worthless. 1
noun brummagem a showy but inferior and worthless thing. 1

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Origin of brummagem

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

1630-40; local variant of Birmingham, England (Compare Bromwichham, Bromecham (17th century), Middle English Burmingeham); orig. in allusion to counterfeit coins produced there in the 17th cent.

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Parts of speech for Brummagem

noun

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brummagem popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for brummagem

adj brummagem

cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
chintzy — Something that is chintzy is decorated or covered with chintz.
flashy — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
garish — crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration.
glaring — shining with or reflecting a harshly bright or brilliant light.

All 12 Synonyms of brummagem