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Vocabulary Entry
fad
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A temporary trend or practice, often in fashion or popular culture.
Example Sentences
"The latest fad in clothing is oversized jackets."
"Hula hoops were a popular fad during the 1950s."
"The app became a fad among teenagers before it eventually faded away."
V
verb
To have a brief period of popularity, usually followed by a decline.
Example Sentences
"Fashion trends tend to fad quickly, making it hard to keep up."
"The excitement around the new video game started to fad after a few weeks."
"Many diets fad, leaving followers searching for the next big thing."