Folderol and Moonshine

Folderol

Folderol noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: wanted a dignified, simple wedding and not the folderol that the wedding planner was trying to foist on them

Moonshine and folderol are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moonshine" instead a noun "Folderol".

Moonshine

Moonshine noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: a book about the so-called good old days that's sentimental moonshine

Folderol and moonshine are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Folderol" instead a noun "Moonshine".

Nearby Word: moonshiner
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