"Flummery" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Flummery is an old-fashioned word that means "nonsense" or "meaningless and foolish talk". It can also refer to something that is overly sweet or sugary, such as a dessert.
Flummery (noun)
A flume is a narrow channel or pipe that carries a stream of water or other fluid, often used in irrigation, water supply, or mining systems. It can also refer to a natural or artificial watercourse that conveys water between two points, such as a small stream or brook.