Pronunciation: /fæd/
noun A temporary fashion, activity, or interest that is followed enthusiastically by a group of people for a short period of time.
A1 Wearing matching friendship bracelets was a fad among the students.
A2 The latest dance craze quickly became a fad in the school.
B1 The diet fad promised quick weight loss results but was not sustainable in the long run.
B2 Many people invested in cryptocurrency during the fad, only to lose money when the market crashed.
C1 The fad for organic, locally sourced food has grown in popularity over the past decade.
C2 Fashion designers are always looking for the next big fad to capitalize on in their collections.
formal The marketing team is analyzing the data to determine if the recent increase in sales is due to a fad or a sustainable trend.
informal I'm not sure if this new diet craze is just a fad or if it actually works.
slang Everyone's jumping on the latest fad workout routine, but who knows how long it'll last.
figurative His interest in painting was just a passing fad, he quickly moved on to other hobbies.
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