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fandangle

Fandangle (noun) means a piece of nonsense or foolishness.

noun
1
A piece of nonsense or foolishness.
2
A trinket or ornament.
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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.

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What is the meaning of fandangle?

"fandangle" (noun) means a piece of nonsense or foolishness.

What are the different meanings of fandangle?

"fandangle" has 2 main meanings: 1. A piece of nonsense or foolishness; 2. A trinket or ornament.

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