fad

[ fad ]

noun

1. a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., especially one followed enthusiastically by a group.

   Synonyms: rage, vogue, craze

FAD

¹

noun

1. biochem flavin adenine dinucleotide: an ester of riboflavin with ADP that acts as the prosthetic group for many flavoproteins See also FMN

fad

²

/ fæd /

noun

1. an intense but short-lived fashion; craze
2. a personal idiosyncrasy or whim

Derived Forms

• ˈfaddist, noun
• ˈfaddism, noun
• ˈfaddish, adjective
• ˈfaddishness, noun

Other Words From

• fadlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fad¹

1825–35; noun use of dial. fad to look after things, busy oneself with trifles, back formation from obsolete faddle to play with, fondle. See fiddle

Word History and Origins

Origin of fad¹

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Whether due to climate concerns, municipal bans or just the way fads work, it seems the product has fallen out of favor.

From Los Angeles Times

Longevity is the medical frontier and lifestyle fad of the moment, but it remains a hotly debated and controversial topic within the scientific community.

From Los Angeles Times

Four of the top 10 songs in the current UK Singles Chart are collaborations, and it doesn't seem to be a fad.

From BBC

Owners are hoping this will not be just a passing fad.

From BBC

Sales of plant-based meat and seafood have fallen over the last two years, and a recent bevy of headlines suggest that this latest wave of imitation meat was just that: a passing fad.

From Salon

Related Words

• hobby
• innovation
• mania
• passion
• trend