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Meaning of the word fad in English

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fad

US /fæd/
UK /fæd/
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Noun

1.

an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without basis in the object's qualities; a craze.

Example:
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The hula hoop was a popular fad in the 1950s.
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Social media challenges often turn into short-lived fads.
Synonym:
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