Word of the Day

brummagem

[bruhm-uh-juhm]

adjective:

showy but inferior and worthless

Explanation

Something brummagem may catch your eye at first, but it ultimately falls short in quality or substance. The word comes from a nickname for Birmingham, England, once known for producing imitation goods that mimicked more expensive items. Look out for those brummagem items when you're shopping!

Example: The brummagem watch looked expensive at the flea market but stopped working the next day.

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