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fad

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfæd// UK //fˈæd// fad

n. something that is very popular for a short time and then quickly forgotten. It is often a style, activity, or interest that people follow with great excitement.

n. an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's intrinsic value.


SIMPLE

That new dance style is just a passing fad.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people thought that social media would be a temporary fad, but it has completely changed how we communicate.

COMPLEX

The history of fashion is littered with fads that seemed essential at the time but now appear bizarre or even comical to modern observers.

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Usage

Often modified by adjectives like 'passing', 'latest', or 'short-lived'.

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