Newfangled refers to something new, fashionable, or innovative, often used in a depreciating way. The word, dating back to the 15th century, likely derives from "newe" (new) and "fangol" (to take).
Newfangled refere-se a algo novo, da moda ou inovador, muitas vezes usado de forma depreciativa. A palavra, que remonta ao século XV, provavelmente deriva de "newe" (novo) e "fangol" (pegar).
| Word | newfangled |
|---|---|
| Date | April 12, 2018 |
| Type | adjective |
| Syllables | NOO-FANG-guld |
| Etymology | Newfangled is actually a pretty old word. It dates all the way back to the 15th century, and likely developed from the even older adjective newfangle, which probably derives from a combination of the Middle English newe, meaning new, and the Old English fangol, from a verb meaning "to take." In its earliest documented uses, newfangled described a person who was fond of new things, fashions, or ideas. Current usage indicates that newfangled is used—sometimes deprecatingly—to describe anything that is new, hip, hot, or happening, while other times it is used with irony for something—such as rock music—that might have been new at one time but is hardly new anymore. |
| Examples | "If you're more like me and less like the authors of Fortune's outstanding blockchain and cryptocurrency site The Ledger, this newfangled stuff is more often than not clear as mud. I don't intend to completely elucidate it for you in one day." — Adam Lashinsky, Fortune.com, 7 Mar. 2018 "When they arrive in Memphis, they head to church, where Elvis' uncle, the church's reverend, is preaching about how this newfangled thing called rock is the devil's music." — Chancellor Agard, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2018 |
| Definition | 1 : attracted to novelty 2 : of the newest style or kind |
Tags: wordoftheday::adjective
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