folderol

American  

[fol-duh-rol] / ˈfɒl dəˌrɒl /

Also falderal

noun

1. mere nonsense; foolish talk or ideas.

2. a trifle; gimcrack; gew-gaw.

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folderol British  

/ ˈfɒldəˌrɒl /

noun

1. a variant of falderal

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Etymology

Origin of folderol

First recorded in 1695–1705 and 1820–25 folderol for def. 2; originally as a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Some of the accompanying folderol does merit deeper reflection, however.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since she wants for nothing, she’s the least stressful presence here, invested in spiritual folderol in a way that isn’t annoying.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though the holiday was always a very popular holiday in Germany, Hitler found it to be an insipid drain on the national will, what with all the "peace on earth" folderol.

From Salon

But to be willing to put up with this fevered folderol, only to support other victims, does grow my respect for both Newsoms.

From Seattle Times

Given the cast of characters involved, especially Greene, it's easy to dismiss this as backbench folderol.

From Salon