Synonyms for brummagem

Grammar : Adj

Spell : bruhm-uh-juh m

Phonetic Transcription : ˈbrʌm ə dʒəm

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tacky
tawdry

Définition of brummagem

Origin : "cheap and showy," 19c., from a noun, from the vulgar pronunciation of Birmingham, England, in reference to articles mass-manufactured there. The word also recalls Birmingham's old reputation for counterfeiting.

adj gaudy

Example sentences :

Here's a bit of a treeho, lads, as I bought in Brummagem the day afore yesterday.
Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray

Corruption of Brummagem, for meaning of which see Introductory Chapter.
Extract from : « The Slang Dictionary » by John Camden Hotten

It was Mrs. Flumgarten hooked on to the arm of Brummagem Brutus.
Extract from : « Merrie England In The Olden Time, Vol. 2 (of 2) » by George Daniel

In spite of his "brummagem" courage the wrath of the violent god was tremendous to him.
Extract from : « Marion Fay » by Anthony Trollope

I dare say they're some Brummagem people—some Fudge family or other—on their travels.
Extract from : « Beatrice Boville and Other Stories » by Ouida

That conscience may be imperfect, inept, unintelligent, brummagem.
Extract from : « In Defense of Women » by H. L. Mencken

He feels the summer in the air, and all Brummagem rises upon his horizon.
Extract from : « Lewis Rand » by Mary Johnston

"Trashy" and "paltry" and "Brummagem" was the very worst she could say of them.
Extract from : « Certain Personal Matters » by H. G. Wells

From Brummagem, yus, and elsewheres; and I ast 'Where is this thing to stop?'
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, May 9, 1891 » by Various

"Mister Horne's niver been i' Brummagem befooar," Mabel sed.
Extract from : « Yorkshire Tales. Third Series » by John Hartley

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