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- [fad-ish]
- /ˈfæd ɪʃ/
- /ˈfæd.i/
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- [fad-ish]
- /ˈfæd ɪʃ/
Definitions of faddish word
- adjective faddish like a fad. 1
- adjective faddish given to fads: a faddish, sophisticated crowd. 1
- noun faddish Of or pertaining to a fad; being a fad. 1
- adjective faddish If you describe something as faddish, you mean that it has no real value and that it will not remain popular for very long. 0
- adjective faddish having the nature of a fad 0
- adjective faddish fond of fads; following fads 0
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Origin of faddish
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; fad + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Faddish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
faddish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
faddish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for faddish
adj faddish
- swank — dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- trendy — of, in, or pertaining to the latest trend or style.
- stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- mod — very modern; up-to-date; being in the vanguard in style, dress, etc.
adjective faddish
- elegant — Pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.
- exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
- favourite — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- favorite — a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference: That song is an old favorite of mine.
- well-known — clearly or fully known: The well-known reasons are obvious.
Antonyms for faddish
adj faddish
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- unfashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
adjective faddish
- disliked — Simple past tense and past participle of dislike.
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