Faddish: meaning, definitions and examples

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faddish

 

[ หˆfรฆdษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion trend

Faddish refers to something that is currently popular or trendy but is likely to be short-lived. Such trends often showcase fleeting styles or ideas that capture temporary interest rather than lasting value.

Synonyms

current, fashionable, popular, trendy, voguish.

Examples of usage

  • Her faddish new hairstyle didn't last long.
  • The faddish designs of the season quickly faded away.
  • Many faddish diets have come and gone over the years.
  • Investing in faddish products can be risky.

Translations

Translations of the word "faddish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅˆเคถเคจเฅ‡เคฌเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช modisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trendi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ modny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆต่กŒใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ร  la mode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de moda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท moda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ–‰์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุตุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรณdnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรณdny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ถ้ซฆ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moderen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญsku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะดะฐะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™bli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de moda

Etymology

The term 'faddish' emerges from the noun 'fad', which is derived from the early 19th century, referring to a temporary fashion, activity, or trend that becomes popular in a short burst. The suffix '-ish' is added to indicate that something has the characteristics or qualities of a fad. This term captures the essence of trends that arise quickly and often fade away just as rapidly. Historically, the concept of fads has been an integral part of cultural dynamics, revealing insights into societal behaviors and values that emphasize novelty and immediate gratification. The phenomenon illustrates how cultural contexts generate interest in specific trends while also highlighting the inherent fleeting nature of popularity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,208, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.