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Newfangle (adj) means (old-fashioned) Keen on new things and fond of change.

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(old-fashioned) Keen on new things and fond of change.

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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

From Middle English newefangil, neufangel, newefongel, equivalent to new + fangle.

Rhymes for newfangle

angle tangle mangle bangle dangle jangle wrangle triangle untangle strangle rectangle

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"newfangle" (adj) means (old-fashioned) Keen on new things and fond of change.

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