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fandangle

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Fandangle (noun) means something silly or nonsensical.

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1

Something silly or nonsensical.

2

A small decorative trinket.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Perhaps an alteration of fandango, equivalent to fandango + -le (diminutive suffix); or influenced by dangle. Alternatively, Geoffrey Dearson, in The Devonshire Dialect Dictionary (2022), suggests a blend of fandango + bangle.

Rhymes for fandangle

angle tangle mangle bangle dangle jangle wrangle triangle untangle strangle rectangle

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What is the meaning of fandangle?

"fandangle" (noun) means something silly or nonsensical.

What are the different meanings of fandangle?

"fandangle" has 2 main meanings: 1. Something silly or nonsensical; 2. A small decorative trinket.

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