Faddish

Pronunciation: /ˈfædɪʃ/

Definitions of faddish

adjective a trend or fashion that is popular for a short period of time; characterized by being fashionable or trendy

Example Sentences

A1 She follows all the faddish trends in fashion.

A2 The faddish diet she tried didn't work for her.

B1 Many teenagers are drawn to faddish music genres.

B2 The restaurant's menu is constantly changing to keep up with faddish food trends.

C1 He tends to avoid faddish products and prefers timeless classics.

C2 Her wardrobe is a mix of faddish pieces and timeless staples.

Examples of faddish in a Sentence

formal The fashion industry is known for its faddish trends that come and go quickly.

informal I'm not a fan of those faddish diets that everyone seems to be trying.

slang She's always into the latest faddish stuff, like that new dance craze.

figurative His faddish obsession with success eventually led to burnout.

Grammatical Forms of faddish

• past tense: faddished
• plural: faddishes
• comparative: more faddish
• superlative: most faddish
• present tense: faddish
• future tense: will be faddish
• perfect tense: has been faddish
• continuous tense: is being faddish
• singular: faddish
• positive degree: faddish
• infinitive: to be faddish
• gerund: faddishing
• participle: faddished

Origin and Evolution of faddish

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'faddish' originated from the term 'fad' which refers to a temporary trend or craze.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe something that is trendy or fashionable for a short period of time, 'faddish' has evolved to also imply something that is superficial or lacking in lasting value.