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newfangled | newfangly |

As an adjective newfangled

is (usually|derogatory|or|humorous) contemptibly modern, unfamiliar, or different.

As an adverb newfangly is

(nonce|obsolete) in a newfangled manner; with eagerness for novelty.

newfangled

English

Alternative forms

* new-fangled

Adjective

(-)
  • (usually, derogatory, or, humorous) Contemptibly modern, unfamiliar, or different.
    • newfangled electronic gadgets that cost a lot and do little

    newfangly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (nonce, obsolete) In a newfangled manner; with eagerness for novelty.
    • Sir T. More.
    (Webster 1913)