falderal

/ ˈfældɪˌræl; ˈfældɪˌrɒl; ˈfɒldɪˌrɒl /

noun

1. a showy but worthless trifle
2. foolish nonsense
3. a nonsensical refrain in old songs

Example Sentences

It is the very essence of backstage falderal bitterness and intrigue, and discloses with what foul scheming certain people will proceed to achieve their hour of triumph.

From Los Angeles Times

Without further falderal, here’s what made us think, made us angry, made us laugh, made us see things differently, made us joyful and made us better humans in 2019.

From Fox News

"Bradley Wiggins might pass you on his bike but there's no big falderal. The athletes seem relaxed and comfortable there."

From BBC

Bradley Wiggins might pass you on his bike but there's no big falderal” The couple have four children, aged between 21 and 14, so with the two of them involved in the Games it's been a bit of a juggle keeping on top of family life.

From BBC

“Anonymity was part of what we wanted to do. We didn’t want any falderal or fanfare or commercialization—we just wanted to recognize our colleagues in a somewhat formal, quiet, peaceful environment on the moon. When we got back, we announced what we’d done because we thought it was appropriate to recognize our colleagues. That’s all.”

From Slate