trendy
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.popular and fashionable at the moment.
adj.conforming to the latest fashion, style, or popular trend.
Simple“She always wears trendy clothes that she sees on social media.”
In context“The district has transformed from an industrial zone into a hub of trendy boutiques and expensive coffee shops.”
Teacher's tipWhile 'fashionable' is neutral, 'trendy' can sometimes suggest that a style is shallow or won't last long.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
n.a person who cares a lot about being fashionable and following trends.
n.a person who consciously follows the latest fashions or social trends.
Simple“The café was full of trendies with expensive haircuts and the latest phones.”
In context“The gallery opening attracted the usual crowd of local trendies, all eager to be seen at the city's newest cultural hotspot.”
UsageUsually used in the plural form 'trendies'.
Teacher's tipThis noun use is often slightly mocking or sarcastic, suggesting the person tries too hard to be cool.
Synonymsfashionista
From trend + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.