fandangle en · NOUN
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.
Meanings
- A piece of nonsense or foolishness.
- A trinket or ornament.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fandangles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
also: Thesaurus:trinket (trinket)