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new fangled

new fangled is the alternative form of newfangled.

Meaning of newfangled

Adjective

newfangled (not comparable)

  1. (derogatory, disapproving, humorous, usually) New and often needlessly novel or gratuitously different; recently devised or fashionable, especially when not an improvement.
    • newfangled electronic gadgets that cost a lot and do little
  2. Fond of novelty.

Forms of new fangled

comparativemore new fangled
superlativemost new fangled

Questions about new fangled

What is new fangled the alternative form of?
New fangled is the alternative form of newfangled.

Words near new fangled in the dictionary

  1. new entrants
  2. New Era
  3. New Esperanza
  4. New Eve
  5. New Fairfield
  6. new fangled
  7. New Federalism
  8. New Federalist
  9. New Federalists
  10. New Fire ceremonies
  11. New Fire ceremony

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