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trash
(redirected from folderol)

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trash

(1) To delete a record or file on the computer.

(2) A trash receptacle simulated by an application or operating system that stores items deleted by the user. The receptacle is an interim holding place that lets users restore the item if needed. In order to completely "empty" the receptacle and save disk space, an "empty trash" or equivalent option must be selected by the user. See trash can and recycle bin.

trash
1. the dry remains of sugar cane after the juice has been extracted
2. bits that are broken or lopped off, esp the trimmings from trees or plants
trash - To destroy, e.g. the contents of a data structure. The most common of the family of near-synonyms including mung, mangle, and scribble.


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I hope now we can put to rest all this folderol concerning me being ignorant about coloreds.
ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO SPOOF NASA A LITTLE SHORT ON THE RIGHT ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Obviously, I explained to the nonplussed newshounds, they had better do battle with their network overlords, who were keeping them in the dark, feeding them instead diversionary folderol (like giant pickles, Madonna's latest video, and the bedding practices of Hollywood celebs).
Giant pickles and broken borders by Jasper, William F. / The New American
Religion was a lie that he had recognized early in life, and he found all religions offensive, considered their superstitious folderol meaningless, childish, couldn't stand the complete unadultness--the baby talk and the righteousness and the sheep, the avid believers.
Death becomes him by Garvey, John / Commonweal
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