Definition

Describing something that is new and different, often in a way that seems unnecessary or overly complicated.

Example

The newfangled gadgets in the store caught everyone's attention.

Conversation

Have you seen that newfangled gadget they just released?

Yeah, I can't believe how many features it has!

I wonder if it's really worth all the hype about being so newfangled.

Sometimes, simpler is better, but it's fun to check out the latest tech.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Newfangled → It is formed from "new" (from Old English "niwe", meaning recent or fresh) and "fangled" (from the verb "fang", meaning to take or seize, combined with the suffix "-led" indicating a state or condition). The term "newfangled" refers to something that is recently invented or introduced, often with a connotation of being overly modern or trendy.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'recent' ('new') and 'taken' or 'seized' ('fangled') — this helps you remember that 'newfangled' describes something that is newly introduced or trendy.

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