Fad (Noun)
Meaning
An interest followed with exaggerated zeal; "he always follows the latest fads"; "it was all the rage that season".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The latest diet fad sweeping the nation is a low-carb, high-protein regimen that has everyone talking.
- She's always been a sucker for the latest fashion fad, no matter how impractical or uncomfortable it may be.
- The hula hoop was a brief fad in the 1960s that seemed to capture the attention of the entire world.
- He's always chasing the next big fad in technology, whether it's the latest smartphone or a new gadget.
- The sport of curling was a brief fad in the United States after the Winter Olympics, but interest has since waned.