What does folderol mean?
Definitions for folderol
ˈfɒl dəˌrɒlfolderol
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Princeton's WordNet
folderol, rubbish, tripe, trumpery, trash, wish-wash, applesauce, codswallopnoun
nonsensical talk or writing
Wiktionary
folderolnoun
Nonsense or foolishness.
folderolnoun
A decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.
Etymology: Originally a nonsense refrain in several old songs.
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folderol
Folderol refers to trivial or nonsensical fuss, or items or ideas that are frivolous or irrelevant. It originates from the 18th-century English term 'falderal' meaning follery or nonsense.
Webster Dictionary
Folderolnoun
nonsense
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Folderol
fol′de-rol, n. mere nonsense: silly trifle: (pl.) trivial ornaments. [Formed from meaningless syllables, the refrain of old songs.]
The Roycroft Dictionary
folderol
Talk or conversation of any kind between a man and a woman that does not contain an invitation or a promise.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of folderol in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of folderol in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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