Definition of MUMMERY

mummery

Meanings

Plural: mummeries

Noun

  • meaningless ceremonies and flattery
  • Mumming; disguising oneself to perform as a mummer, or to take part in some other festivities or performance.
  • A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, formerly especially of a religious nature; extravagant or hypocritical performance.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French momerie, mommerie, from Old French mommer, from momon.

Synonyms

flummery

Scrabble Score: 16

mummery is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
mummery is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mummery is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

mummery is a valid Words With Friends word