adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having characteristics of a fad.
2. 2
   fussy, having particular tastes or whims

   "He's a faddy eater."

Adjective

1. 1
   intensely fashionable for a short time wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

faddishfaddishfaddishfadlikefadlike

Example

More examples

"Tom is buying the latest faddy VR headset just so that you can watch him use it."

Etymology

From fad + -y.

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