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danfangled en · ADJ

Etymology

Unknown; possibly derived from fangled or newfangled.

Meanings

1. (humorous, nonce-word, rare) That causes perplexion.
   • "Danfangled contraption,” grumbled Caratacus. “What’s going on in that prison of yours? Why isn’t this thing moving?” 2017, Sandra L. Rostirolla, Cecilia, page 282:
   • Well, I’ll be danfangled, my mother nodded, for she could never be persuaded to curse outright. 2010, Esterházy, Péter,, Not art : a novel, page 178:
   • Auditory communication incorporated by / These danfangled contraptions / But I hope we aren't talking about your pointless bitching 2008 October 7, I Set My Friends On Fire, “Ravenous, Ravenous Rhinos”, in You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter:
   • What of this sprightful nature shows / In your danfangled whisp’ring strain? 1888-1898, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Poet, 1888-1898: “A Poet of Words”, page 56:

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