noun
1. a false statement to made by someone to sway or control the thoughts of others; to cast an undeserved glorious light on oneself. Intent to deceive through stupidity or to reap credit for something wonderful; an
intentional untruth; a falsehood.
2. something that is
exaggerated and often quite far from the truth.
verb (used without object), trumpy, trump·ish, trump·ing.
1. to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, as with intent to make oneself feel superior.
2. to express a blatant lie; convey, skew or
exaggerate fact despite years of accuracy to which represents truth.