English Explanatory Dictionary

folderol

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Nonsense or foolishness.
  2. A decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɒldəɹəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-folderol.wav /ˈfɔldəɹɔl/

Word forms

folderol folderols fol-de-rol fol de rol falderal

Etymology

Originally a nonsense refrain in songs, since circa 1701, as "fal, al, deral!", and 1820, used to make the song longer without adding more meaningful content (see non-lexical vocables in music). Compare falleri, fallera, extended as falleralla or fallerallera, in Swedish and German songs.

Synonyms

fandangle foolishness nonsense bauble gewgaw trifle trinket

Related words

frippery scat singing
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