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newfangled

/ˌnuːˈfæŋ.ɡəld/
new · fan · gled
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• adjective

1

Objectionably or needlessly new; recently invented, fashionable, or different in a way considered overly complex or inferior to what existed before.

Example

"My grandfather refused to trade his trusty flip phone for a newfangled smartphone."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Newfangled" almost always carries a mildly humorous or disapproving tone, suggesting that a new invention or trend is unnecessarily complex or inferior to traditional methods.

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newborn
newcastle
newcomer
newfangled
newfound
newfoundland
newish

Word Origin & Etymology

Altered in the 15th century from Middle English "newefangel" (eager for novelty), formed from "newe" (new) and a root related to Old English "fōn" (to take or catch).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newfangled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newfangled
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