FANGLE


Meaning of FANGLE in English

I. ˈfaŋgəl, ˈfaiŋ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: probably from newfangle, adjective

1. : a fashion especially when foppish or silly — used with new and usually derogatorily

2. obsolete : a silly or fantastic contrivance : gewgaw , gaud

II. transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

now dialect : fashion , dress : deck out

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.