moderne

[moh-dairn, muh-]

mo·derne

[moh-dairn, muh-]
adjective
pretentiously modern; striving to appear modern but lacking style or conviction.

Origin:
< French: modern
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Moderne is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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moderne (məˈdɛən)
 
adj
chiefly (US) Compare Art Deco of or relating to the style of architecture and design, prevalent in Europe and the US in the late 1920s and 1930s, typified by the use of straight lines, tubular chromed steel frames, contrasting inlaid woods, etc

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