Folderol — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfäl-də-ˌräl/ fol·de·rol

Meaning & Definition of Folderol

Folderol (noun)

  1. a useless ornament or accessory, trifle
  2. nonsense

Folderol (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense

    "wanted a dignified, simple wedding and not the folderol that the wedding planner was trying to foist on them"

    similar: applesauce (slang), balderdash, baloney, beans, bilge, blah, blarney, blather, blatherskite, blither, bosh, bull (slang), bunk, bunkum, claptrap, codswallop (British), crapola (slang), crock, drivel, drool, fiddle, fiddle-faddle, fiddlesticks, flannel (British), flapdoodle, folly, foolishness, fudge, garbage, guff, hogwash, hokeypokey, hokum, hoodoo, hooey, horsefeathers (slang), humbug, humbuggery, jazz, malarkey, moonshine, muck, nerts (slang), nonsense, nuts, piffle, poppycock, punk, rot, rubbish, senselessness, silliness, slush, stupidity, taradiddle, tommyrot, tosh, trash, trumpery, twaddle
    related: absurdity, asininity, fatuity, foolery, idiocy, imbecility, inaneness, inanity, insanity, kookiness, lunacy, absurdness, craziness, madness, witlessness, hoity-toity, monkey business, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), tomfoolery, gas, hot air, rigmarole, double-talk, greek, hocus-pocus
    near: levelheadedness, rationality, reasonability, reasonableness, sensibleness, common sense, horse sense, sense, discernment, judgment, wisdom

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Folderol

The most common words with a similar meaning to Folderol:

Slang: applesauce, bull, crapola, horsefeathers, nerts
British: codswallop, flannel
balderdash, baloney, beans, bilge, blah, blarney, blather, blatherskite, blither, bosh, bunk, bunkum, claptrap, crock, drivel, drool, fiddle, fiddle-faddle, fiddlesticks, flapdoodle, folly, foolishness, fudge, garbage, guff, hogwash, hokeypokey, hokum, hoodoo, hooey, humbug, humbuggery, jazz, malarkey, moonshine, muck, nonsense, nuts, piffle, poppycock

Related Words for Folderol

absurdity, asininity, fatuity, foolery, idiocy, imbecility, inaneness, inanity, insanity, kookiness, lunacy, absurdness, craziness, madness, witlessness, hoity-toity, monkey business, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), tomfoolery, gas, hot air, rigmarole, double-talk, greek, hocus-pocus

Near Antonyms of Folderol

levelheadedness, rationality, reasonability, reasonableness, sensibleness, common sense, horse sense, sense, discernment, judgment, wisdom

Origin & Etymology of Folderol

fol-de-rol, a nonsense refrain in songs

First known use: circa 1820

Frequently Asked Questions about Folderol

What does "Folderol" mean?

"Folderol" means a useless ornament or accessory, trifle. As a noun, it is defined as: a useless ornament or accessory, trifle.

What is another word for "Folderol"?

Other words for "Folderol" include applesauce, balderdash, baloney, beans, bilge, blah, blarney and blather. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Folderol" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Folderol"?

There are 86 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Folderol". Common alternatives include applesauce, balderdash, baloney, beans, bilge, blah, blarney, blather, blatherskite and blither.

What is a slang word for "Folderol"?

Slang words for "Folderol" include applesauce, bull, crapola, horsefeathers and nerts.

How do you use "Folderol" in a sentence?

Examples of "Folderol" in a sentence: "wanted a dignified, simple wedding and not the folderol that the wedding planner was trying to foist on them".

Is "Folderol" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Folderol" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Folderol"?

"Folderol" is pronounced /ˈfäl-də-ˌräl/ and divided into syllables as fol·de·rol.

What is the origin of the word "Folderol"?

"Folderol" comes from fol-de-rol, a nonsense refrain in songs. First known use: circa 1820.