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形容詞

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”‎, 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:

     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, page 178:

     Well, I’ll be danfangled, my mother nodded, for she could never be persuaded to curse outright.

   • 2017, Sandra L. Rostirolla, Cecilia‎, page 282:

     "Danfangled contraption,” grumbled Caratacus. “What’s going on in that prison of yours? Why isn’t this thing moving?”

使用する際の注意点

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