fad

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfad

: a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal : craze

faddish

ˈfa-dish

adjective

faddishly adverb

faddishness noun

faddism

ˈfa-ˌdi-zəm How to pronounce fad (audio)

noun

faddist

ˈfa-dist

noun

faddy

ˈfa-dē

adjective

FAD

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˌef-ˌā-ˈdē How to pronounce FAD (audio)

: flavin adenine dinucleotide

fad

noun

as in craze

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time once the fad for that kind of music had passed, nobody would have been caught dead listening to it

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craze
trend
vogue
latest
rage
style
enthusiasm
fashion
buzz
mode
chic
sensation
go
ton
flavor
last word
hot ticket
crusade
dernier cri
novelty
infatuation
movement
bandwagon
fervor
cult
fuss
new wave
crush
nine day wonder
hullabaloo
furor
nine days' wonder
wrinkle
uproar
whim
passion
fancy
caprice
to-do

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of fad are craze, fashion, mode, rage, style, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion.

last year's fad is over

Although the words fashion and fad have much in common, fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place.

the current fashion

While the synonyms mode and fad are close in meaning, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated.

slim bodies are the mode at this resort

Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad.

Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time

crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted

The words style and fad are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste.

a media baron used to traveling in style

The meanings of vogue and fad largely overlap; however, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion.

short skirts are back in vogue

单词	fad
释义	fad 1 of 2 noun (1) ˈfad : a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal : craze faddish ˈfa-dish adjective faddishly adverb faddishness noun faddism ˈfa-ˌdi-zəm noun faddist ˈfa-dist noun faddy ˈfa-dē adjective FAD 2 of 2 noun (2) ˌef-ˌā-ˈdē : flavin adenine dinucleotide Synonyms Noun (1) buzz chic craze dernier cri enthusiasm fashion flavor go hot ticket last word latest mode rage sensation style ton trend vogue See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun (1) She's always interested in the latest fads. once the fad for that kind of music had passed, nobody would have been caught dead listening to it Word History Etymology Noun (1) origin unknown First Known Use Noun (1) 1867, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 1944, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition fad noun ˈfad : something that is very popular for a short time Medical Definition FAD noun ˌef-(ˌ)ā-ˈdē : flavin adenine dinucleotide fad noun as in craze a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time once the fad for that kind of music had passed, nobody would have been caught dead listening to it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance craze trend vogue latest rage style enthusiasm fashion buzz mode chic sensation go ton flavor last word hot ticket crusade dernier cri novelty infatuation movement bandwagon fervor cult fuss new wave crush nine day wonder hullabaloo furor nine days' wonder wrinkle uproar whim passion fancy caprice to-do Antonyms & Near Antonyms standard classic Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of fad are craze, fashion, mode, rage, style, and vogue. While all these words mean "the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date," fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion. last year's fad is over Although the words fashion and fad have much in common, fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place. the current fashion While the synonyms mode and fad are close in meaning, mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated. slim bodies are the mode at this resort Both rage and craze stress intense enthusiasm in adopting a fad. Cajun food was the rage nearly everywhere for a time crossword puzzles once seemed just a passing craze but have lasted The words style and fad are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste. a media baron used to traveling in style The meanings of vogue and fad largely overlap; however, vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion. short skirts are back in vogue
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