Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

folderol

noun
/ˈfɒldəˌrɒl/
Definition
Nonsensical talk or ideas, often trivial or silly.
Examples
  • The meeting ended in folderol, with everyone arguing about trivial matters.
  • He filled his speech with such folderol that nobody could take him seriously.
  • Despite the folderol surrounding the topic, some people still believe in it fervently.
Meaning
Folderol refers to actions or words that are foolish or meaningless, lacking any real value or significance.
Synonyms
  • nonsense
  • twaddle
  • balderdash
  • gibberish
  • drivel