faddish

[ fad-ish ]

/ ˈfæd ɪʃ /

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adjective

like a fad.

given to fads: a faddish, sophisticated crowd.

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Origin of faddish

First recorded in 1850–55; fad + -ish¹

fad·dish·ness, noun

Kaye says that while faddish taxidermy is still with us, it has taken a slightly different shape.
Edible Taxidermy: It’s a Good Thing|Lizzie Crocker|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With every health trend, every celebrity-endorsed “superfood” and faddish juice cleanse comes the inevitable backlash.
The Dangers of Superfoods|Lizzie Crocker|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In bubbles, even—no, especially—companies that offer faddish products and services thrive.
Silicon Valley Thinks You’re a Fool|Daniel Gross|April 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The novel, whether it be of classic form or of faddish type, makes a mark upon the mind of the public.
Modern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z|Various

She's too charming a person to grow restless and faddish, imagining she wants occupation and not a husband!
Selina|George Madden Martin
Suggestion to that effect can scarcely fail to appear to him faddish and unpractical.
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
Novel as are candies made from vegetables, they must not be thought faddish.
Candy-Making Revolutionized|Mary Elizabeth Hall