nieuwerwets — meaning in English
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English meaning
- modern adj Relating to the present time or recent style, rather than the past.
- newfangled adj New in a way seen as unnecessary, trendy, or gimmicky rather than a real improvement.
Senses
nieuwerwets is used for these senses in English:
- modern Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.
- newfangled (usually derogatory, disapproving, or humorous) New and often needlessly novel or gratuitously different; recently devised or fashionable, especially when not an improvement.