fad
1 of 1noun/fæd/
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1
an interest, activity, or style that becomes popular for a short time and is followed with exaggerated enthusiasm
- The diet became a huge fad, but few stuck with it long-term.
- Fidget spinners were just another short-lived fad.
- Many fashion trends start as a fad before fading away.
- He dismissed the new workout routine as a passing fad.
- The sudden craze for virtual pets was a classic fad.