Fad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fæd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fad is a noun meaning A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.
Meaning
A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.
Example Sentences
You're a fad, that means you're something that we've already had, but once you're gone, you don't come back.
The pet rock fad was started by an advertising executive named Gary Dahl. The premise was simple: take ordinary rocks, glue eyes on them, and market them as pets.
Word Forms
- fads
Synonyms for fad
Depending on context, synonyms include furor, rage, cult, craze, furore.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include furore, furor, cult, craze, rage, fashion.
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