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

  1. Folderol as a noun (uncountable):

    Nonsense or foolishness.

  2. Folderol as a noun (countable):

    A decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.

  1. Gewgaw as a noun:

    A showy trifle, a toy; a showy trinket, ornament or decoration.

  1. Gewgaw as an adjective:

    Showy; unreal; pretentious.