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newfangled Definition

new·fangled (no̵̅o̅′faŋ′gəld, nyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. newly done, made, etc.; new; novel: a humorously derogatory term
  2. Now Rare tending toward or fond of novelty or new things

Etymology: ME < newefangel < newe, new + -fangel < base of OE fon, to take: see fang

newfangled Synonyms

newfangled

modif.

novel, unique, contemporary; see fashionable, modern 1.

newfangled Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • idea: It's not just a newfangled idea - it's part of the Christian faith, root and branch.
  • invention: You see, there's this newfangled invention called the " Internet " .
  • peerage: In good Bonapartist style he thought they should be rewarded with newfangled life peerages and political power.
  • don't: And newfangled burglar alarms donât fare much better â only 16 people hurt themselves.
  • web: Maybe you even use one of those newfangled web 2.0 desktops to read many of your feeds in the same place.
  • thing: They work with a newfangled card thing that you can get from the p'lodge for ten of your english pounds.