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fad

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fæd/

fad means: Something that becomes very popular but only for a short time.

noun

BRIEF TRENDB2

Something that becomes very popular but only for a short time.

  • That toy was just a fad.
  • She never follows the latest fashion fads.
  • Is this diet a passing fad?

Similar words: craze, trend

Common phrases: passing fad, latest fad, fad diet, short-lived fad

Questions about fad

What does fad mean?

Something that becomes very popular but only for a short time.

What is fad in other languages?

Türkçe: geçici moda · Español: moda pasajera · Français: mode passagère · Deutsch: Modeerscheinung · Italiano: moda passeggera · 日本語: 一時的な流行

How do you pronounce fad?

It is pronounced /fæd/.

How do you use fad in a sentence?

That toy was just a fad. She never follows the latest fashion fads.

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