Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fandangle

noun
fan-DAN-guhl
Definition
A fanciful or elaborate device or contrivance.
Examples
  • She introduced a new fandangle that made the process more complicated than necessary.
  • The gadget was just a fandangle, serving no real purpose in the kitchen.
Meaning
Fandangle refers to something that is overly elaborate or intricate, often for the sake of show rather than practicality.
Synonyms
  • gimmick
  • fad
  • trick
  • contraption