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
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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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Trinket as a noun:
A small showy ornament or piece of jewelry
Examples:
"That little trinket around her neck must have cost a bundle."
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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."
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Trinket as a noun (nautical):
A three-cornered sail formerly carried on a ship's foremast, probably on a lateen yard.
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Trinket as a noun (obsolete):
A knife; a cutting tool.
Examples:
"rfquotek Tusser"
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Trinket as a verb:
To give trinkets; to court favour.
Examples:
"rfquotek South"