ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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