Synonyms for

Fads

Verb / fædz / Another word for fads — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A fad is something that is very popular for a short amount of time.

Synonyms & similar words

rage fad craze furore cult furor craze trend fad vogue mode style fashion rage mania craze fad trend vogue whim caprice fancy fantasy freak mode

Example sentences

  1. The pet rock was a fad in the 1970s.
  2. Fidget spinners were a fad a few years ago.
  3. Pokemon Go was a fad that lasted for a few months.
  4. Rubik's cubes were a fad in the 1980s.
  5. Silly Bandz were a fad for a while.

Quotes

  • 'A fad is something that lasts for a short period of time, typically one season or less,' said Bernard Kelvin Clive.
  • 'Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months,' said Oscar Wilde.
  • 'A fad is the pastime of the swifter fashion,' said Logan Pearsall Smith.

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