fad

/fæd/

Definitions

1. noun

a fashion or activity that is popular for a short time

“Her love of the latest fad only lasted a few months.”

2. verb

to become popular for a short time, especially as a fashion

“The new style of music is fad-ing quickly among young people.”

3. verb

to be popular for a short time, especially as a fashion

“This trend is fad-ing out of style.”

Synonyms

  • craze
  • mania

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • trend