fad
nounUK /fæd/
US /fæd/
A fad is something that lots of people like for a short time and then forget.
The silly dance was a fad that everyone did for a month.
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2. A small, unimportant idea or habit that people copy for a while.
Wearing bright socks to school became a fad in our class.
3. A temporary enthusiasm for a particular activity or product.
The fidget spinner was a fad that sold out in stores.
4. A passing fashion in clothes, music, or games.
Neon hats were a fad last summer but nobody wears them now.