Newfangled/ˌnuːˈfæŋɡld/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Slight Disapproval Often suggests the speaker thinks the thing is unnecessary or overly complicated. Grandpa called my smartphone a newfangled nuisance. Pro Tip 2/3Generational Gap Used when older people refer to something younger people are used to. My parents don't understand these newfangled video games. Pro Tip 3/3Technological Context Commonly describes recent advancements or devices in technology. His newfangled robot vacuum cleaner can navigate the whole house.