faddy

[ fad-ee ]
/ ˈfæd i /
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adjective, noun fad·di·er, fad·di·est,

faddish.

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Origin of faddy

First recorded in 1815–25; fad + -y1

Words nearby faddy

FA Cup, fad, Fadden, faddish, faddist, faddy, fade, fadeaway, fade-in, fadeless, Faden suture
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Words related to faddy

commonplace, ubiquitous, normal, universal, rife, common, popular, new, extensive, rampant, everyday, frequent, prevailing, posh, swanky, genteel, stylish, trendy, chic, mod

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British Dictionary definitions for faddy

faddy
/ (ˈfædɪ) /

adjective -dier or -diest

of, having, or involving personal and often transitory whims, esp about food
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