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pudding vs flummery

flummery vs pudding

pudding and flummery both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pudding Yes No No No
flummery Yes No No No
As nouns, flummery is a hyponym of pudding; that is, flummery is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pudding:
  • pudding: any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed
  • flummery: a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal
pudding (noun) flummery (noun)
any of various soft sweet desserts thickened usually with flour and baked or boiled or steamed meaningless ceremonies and flattery
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal
(British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)
Difference between pudding and flummery

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