In its earliest documented uses, newfangled described a person who was fond of new fashions, ideas, etc. In current usage, the word typically—and often deprecatingly —describes anything that is new, …

Sep 23, 2025 · newfangled (not comparable) (usually derogatory, disapproving, or humorous) New and often needlessly novel or gratuitously different; recently devised or fashionable, especially when not …

NEWFANGLED definition: 1. recently made for the first time, but not always an improvement on what existed before: 2…. Learn more.

Definition of newfangled adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Something newfangled is new, like a fancy new gadget or invention. This is a folksy way of describing a fashionable (and often too fashionable) thing.

newfangled (ˈnjuːˈfæŋɡəld) adj 1. newly come into existence or fashion, esp excessively modern 2. rare excessively fond of new ideas, fashions, etc

“Newfangled” is rooted in the Middle English term “neowe,” meaning new, and “fangol,” which refers to being inclined toward. Over time, these melded into our current word, encapsulating a hesitant …

newfangled, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

NEWFANGLED definition: of a new kind or fashion. See examples of newfangled used in a sentence.

If someone describes a new idea or a new piece of equipment as newfangled, they mean that it is too complicated or is unnecessary.