Key facts
- Brummagem describes items that are fake and showy.
- The word implies an attempt to appear valuable.
- It is a more descriptive alternative to 'cheap'.
The word 'brummagem' is introduced as a useful term to describe objects or items that are not merely inexpensive but are also fake, ostentatious, and excessively trying to project an image of value. It serves as a more precise and evocative descriptor than the simple term 'cheap', highlighting the deceptive and showy nature of such items.