flummery

noun

1. 废话；（尤指）无聊（或虚假）的恭维话
   nonsense, especially praise that is silly or not sincere
   1. She hated the flummery of public relations.
      她讨厌公关工作中的虚夸恭维。

1. But her father, who is quite as opposed to such flummery as I, says that can be cured.
   不过她的父亲和我一样反对她这种俗套，说这种毛病是可以治好的。

noun

1. meaningless ceremonies and flattery

   Synonym:    mummery

2. a bland custard or pudding especially of oatmeal