Definition of newfangled
1 : attracted to novelty
2 : of the newest style or kind had many newfangled gadgets in the kitchen
newfangledness
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Examples of newfangled in a Sentence
His grandson owns all of the latest newfangled electronics.
the newfangled speech used by teenagers
Recent Examples of newfangled from the Web
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A one-and-a-half-inch coating of state-of-the-art asphalt still needs to be laid down and newfangled accessories, including LED lighting poles, digital message signs and stainless steel fencing to deter jumpers, need to be installed.
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The consumer electronics industry holds its breath as digital TVs get a tepid welcome from shoppers – even the ones who don't mind dropping US$7,000 or so on the newfangled boob tubes.
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Origin and Etymology of newfangled
Middle English, from newefangel, from new + Old English *-fangol, from fōn (past participle fangen) to take, seize — more at pact
First Known Use: 15th century
NEWFANGLED Defined for English Language Learners
newfangled
playDefinition of newfangled for English Language Learners
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: recently invented or developed and hard to understand
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