danfangled

English

Etymology

Unknown; possibly derived from fangled or newfangled.

Adjective

danfangled (comparative more danfangled, superlative most danfangled)

  1. (rare, humorous, nonce word) That causes perplexion.
    • 1888-1898, Matthew Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Poet, 1888-1898: “A Poet of Words”‎[1], page 56:
      What of this sprightful nature shows / In your danfangled whisp’ring strain?
    • 2008 October 7, I Set My Friends On Fire, “Ravenous, Ravenous Rhinos”, in You Can't Spell Slaughter Without Laughter‎[2]:
      Auditory communication incorporated by / These danfangled contraptions / But I hope we aren't talking about your pointless bitching
    • 2010, Esterházy, Péter,, Not art : a novel‎[3], page 178:
      Well, I’ll be danfangled, my mother nodded, for she could never be persuaded to curse outright.
    • 2017, Sandra L. Rostirolla, Cecilia‎[4], page 282:
      "Danfangled contraption,” grumbled Caratacus. “What’s going on in that prison of yours? Why isn’t this thing moving?”

Usage notes

Used vaguely to modify a noun or to convey mild irritation, surprise, or disapproval.

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