brummagem

[ bruhm-uh-juhm ]

adjective

1. showy but inferior and worthless.

noun

1. a showy but inferior and worthless thing.

Brummagem

/ ˈbrʌmədʒəm /

noun

1. See Birmingham
   an informal name for Birmingham Often shortened toBrum
2. sometimes not capital something that is cheap and flashy, esp imitation jewellery

adjective

1. sometimes not capital cheap and gaudy; tawdry

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of brummagem¹

C17: from earlier Bromecham , local variant of Birmingham

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.

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

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

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

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

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