First Known Use: 1867
Dictionary
fad
noun \ˈfad\
: something (such as an interest or fashion) that is very popular for a short time
Full Definition of FAD
: a practice or interest followed for a time with exaggerated zeal : craze
— fad·dish \ˈfa-dish\ adjective
— fad·dish·ly adverb
— fad·dish·ness noun
— fad·dism \ˈfa-ˌdi-zəm\ noun
— fad·dist \ˈfa-dist\ noun
— fad·dy \-dē\ adjective
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Origin of FAD
origin unknown
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Synonym Discussion of FAD
fashion, style, mode, vogue, fad, rage, craze mean the usage accepted by those who want to be up-to-date. 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>. style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste <a media baron used to traveling in style>. mode suggests the fashion of the moment among those anxious to appear elegant and sophisticated <slim bodies are the mode at this resort>. vogue stresses the wide acceptance of a fashion <short skirts are back in vogue>. fad suggests caprice in taking up or in dropping a fashion <last year's fad is over>. 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>.
FAD
noun \ˌef-ˌā-ˈdē\
Definition of FAD
First Known Use of FAD
1944
Other Biochemistry Terms
FAD Defined for Kids
fad
noun \ˈfad\
Definition of FAD for Kids
: something that is very popular for a short time
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