fal·de·ral

(făl′də-răl′)

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falderal

(ˈfældɪˌræl) ,

falderol

folderol

1. a showy but worthless trifle

2. foolish nonsense

3. (Music, other) a nonsensical refrain in old songs

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fal•de•ral

(ˈfæl dəˌræl)

also fal•de•rol

(-ˌrɒl)

folderol

1. mere nonsense; foolish talk or ideas.

2. a trifle; gimcrack; gewgaw.

[1695–1705; orig. as a nonsense refrain in songs; of obscure orig.]

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