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. See FMN
   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

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

I just wanted to work, and thought it was a fad that would go away.

From The Daily Beast

Bored with her gym and curious about the new fad, Angel added a few Pop Physique classes to her fitness routine.

From The Daily Beast

The proliferation of zany burger toppings came next as an inevitable by-product of the high-end burger fad.

From The Daily Beast

I remain unshaken in my belief that, for many people, eating gluten free is merely participating in yet another food fad.

From The Daily Beast

But even if blue passes as just another fad, it will be only until we become senior citizens.

From The Daily Beast

There's such a fad for nature study these days that almost everybody this year has ordered the 'Gray-Plush Squirrel' series.

From Project Gutenberg

People had laughed at his fad, but now he was more pleased with himself as a result of it than ever before.

From Project Gutenberg

My collection is now great; but I fear I shall tire of the fad before completing it.

From Project Gutenberg

Every private inclination is a fad, and even fads have their fixed forms.

From Project Gutenberg

"Oh, it's a sort of school fad," said the Tennessee Shad, as Doc disappeared.

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Related Words

• hobby
• innovation
• mania
• passion
• trend