folderol

[fol-der-awl]

folderol Definition

• 1. nonsense
• 2. foolishness
• 3. trivial or nonsensical fuss

Using folderol: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "folderol" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I don't have time for this folderol.

• Example

  The whole thing is just a bunch of folderol.

• Example

  Stop all this folderol and get to work!

folderol Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for folderol

• balderdash
• gibberish
• rubbish
• drivel
• flapdoodle

Phrases with folderol

• make a folderol

  to make a fuss or commotion over something trivial

  Example

  She made a folderol over the fact that her coffee was too hot.

• all folderol and no substance

  something that appears impressive but is actually worthless

  Example

  The presentation was all folderol and no substance.

• cut the folderol

  to stop wasting time on trivial matters and get to the point

  Example

  Let's cut the folderol and get down to business.

Origins of folderol

originated from the phrase 'fal-de-ral'

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Summary: folderol in Brief

'Folderol' [fol-der-awl] refers to nonsensical or trivial fuss. It is often used to describe something that is not worth the attention it is receiving, as in 'The whole thing is just a bunch of folderol.' 'Folderol' can also be used in phrases like 'make a folderol,' meaning to fuss over something trivial, and 'all folderol and no substance,' describing something that appears impressive but is actually worthless.