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- [noo-fang-guh ld, -fang-, nyoo-]
- /ˈnuˈfæŋ gəld, -ˌfæŋ-, ˈnyu-/
- /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡl̩d/
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- [noo-fang-guh ld, -fang-, nyoo-]
- /ˈnuˈfæŋ gəld, -ˌfæŋ-, ˈnyu-/
Definitions of newfangled word
- adjective newfangled of a new kind or fashion: newfangled ideas. 1
- adjective newfangled fond of or given to novelty. 1
- noun newfangled Different from what one is used to; objectionably new. 1
- adjective newfangled If someone describes a new idea or a new piece of equipment as newfangled, they mean that it is too complicated or is unnecessary. 0
- adjective newfangled newly come into existence or fashion, esp excessively modern 0
- adjective newfangled excessively fond of new ideas, fashions, etc 0
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Origin of newfangled
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English, equivalent to newefangel fond of or taken by what is new (newe new + -fangel, Old English *fangol inclined to take, equivalent to fang-, stem of fōn to take (cf. fang2) + -ol adj. suffix) + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Newfangled
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newfangled popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
newfangled usage trend in Literature
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adjective newfangled
- novel — Roman Law. an imperial enactment subsequent and supplementary to an imperial compilation and codification of authoritative legal materials. Usually, Novels. imperial enactments subsequent to the promulgation of Justinian's Code and supplementary to it: one of the four divisions of the Corpus Juris Civilis.
- new — other than the former or the old: a new era; in the New World.
- innovative — tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different; characterized by innovation.
- up-to-date — (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
- up-to-the-minute — extending to the present moment, as information, facts, or style: an up-to-the-minute news report.
Antonyms for newfangled
adjective newfangled
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
- outmoded — gone out of style; no longer fashionable: outmoded styles.
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