adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To change by introducing novelties. obsolete, transitive

Adjective

1. 1
   Eager for novelties; desirous of changing. obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

spanking

Etymology

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

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