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Synonyms & Similar Words
trendy
trendyish
trendyishness
fashionable
fashionable
popular
popularized
fleeting
short-lived
ephemeral
ephemeralness
transient
transientness
momentary
momentariness
brief
briefness
passing
passingness
temporary
temporaryness
insubstantial
insubstantialness
fragile
fragility
whimsical
whimsicality
capricious
capriciousness
fanciful
fancifulness
dapper
dashing
stylish
stylishness
chic
chicness
modish
modishness
vogue
voguish
voguishness
current
currentness
in vogue
in vogue
all the rage
all the rage
in style
in style
hip
hipness
cool
coolness
in the know
in the know
Meaning of Faddish
The primary meaning of the word "faddish" is to describe something or someone that is in vogue or in style for a short period of time, often influenced by what is currently popular or trending.
Definitions
- (of something) be in vogue or in fashion for a short period of time
- (of someone) be someone who adopts the latest fads and fashions, often to stay in vogue or to fit in with a particular group
Etymology of Faddish
The word "faddish" comes from the noun "fad", which is derived from the 18th-century English word "fad", meaning a widespread but temporary fashion or enthusiasm
The word "fad" is likely derived from the verb "faddle", which is an old English word meaning "to talk or act foolishly"
Example Uses
- The faddish nature of the latest clothing trends means that they are often discarded after a season.
- She was a faddish person who always had to wear the latest designer clothes to stay in vogue.
- The faddish restaurant was swamped with customers for the first few weeks, but soon the hype died down and the place was empty.