The difference between Folderol and Gewgaw
When used as nouns, folderol means nonsense or foolishness, whereas gewgaw means a showy trifle, a toy.
Gewgaw is also adjective with the meaning: showy.
check bellow for the other definitions of Folderol and Gewgaw
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Folderol as a noun (uncountable):
Nonsense or foolishness.
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Folderol as a noun (countable):
A decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.
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Gewgaw as a noun:
A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration.
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Gewgaw as an adjective:
Showy; unreal; pretentious.