The difference between Folderol and Trinket

When used as nouns, folderol means nonsense or foolishness, whereas trinket means a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry.


Trinket is also verb with the meaning: to give trinkets.

check bellow for the other definitions of Folderol and Trinket

  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. Trinket as a noun:

    A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

    Examples:

    "That little trinket around her neck must have cost a bundle."

  2. Trinket as a noun:

    A thing of little value; a trifle; a toy.

    Examples:

    "It's only a little trinket, but it reminds her of him."

  3. Trinket as a noun (nautical):

    A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.

  4. Trinket as a noun (obsolete):

    A knife; a cutting tool.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Tusser"

  1. Trinket as a verb:

    To give trinkets; to court favour.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek South"