As nouns the difference between folderol and imbroglio
is that folderol is (uncountable) nonsense or foolishness while imbroglio is (l) (complicated situation).
folderol
English
Alternative forms
* fol-de-rol, fol de rol, falderal
Noun
(uncountable) Nonsense or foolishness.
(countable) A decorative object of little value; a trifle or gewgaw.
Synonyms
* (nonsense) foolishness, nonsense
* (decorative object) bauble, gewgaw, trifle, trinket
* See also
imbroglio
English
Noun
(en-noun)
a complicated situation; an entanglement
Synonyms
* snarl