fad — an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities; a craze
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities; a craze
Pronunciation (IPA): /fæd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still has her pet rock from the 1970s fad in her garden.
- Don't invest too much money in crypto - it might just be a fad.
- The planking fad made people lie down in the strangest places for photos.
fad
NOUN[/fæd/]
an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities; a craze
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'fad' is uncertain, but it likely emerged in the mid-19th century as British slang, possibly derived from the word 'fadge' (a fussy person) or as a shortening of 'fiddle-faddle' (nonsense).
Breakdown
'Fad' is a simple root word with no morpheme breakdown; it is likely a standalone lexeme that emerged as slang rather than being composed of smaller meaningful units.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother still has her pet rock from the 1970s fad in her garden.”
“Don't invest too much money in crypto - it might just be a fad.”
“The planking fad made people lie down in the strangest places for photos.”
“What seems like a revolutionary idea today may be dismissed as a mere fad tomorrow.”
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