Associations to the word «Mummery»

Wiktionary

MUMMERY, noun. Merrymaking; the performance of a mummer
MUMMERY, noun. A ridiculous or ostentatious ceremony, especially of a religious nature
MUMMERY, noun. A showy but empty performance

Dictionary definition

MUMMERY, noun. Meaningless ceremonies and flattery.

Wise words

A wise man hears one word and understands two.
Yiddish Proverb