NEW-FANGLED


Meaning of NEW-FANGLED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nju: fæŋg(ə)ld, AM nu: - ]

also newfangled

If someone describes a new idea or a new piece of equipment as new-fangled , they mean that it is too complicated or is unnecessary. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

Mr Goss does not believe in any of this ‘new-fangled nonsense’ about lean meat.

...a newfangled tax structure.

ADJ : ADJ n [ disapproval ]

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