passing fancy

noun

: a liking that lasts only a short time
a passing fancy for the boy next door

Examples of passing fancy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jimmy Butler got his passing fancy on, closing with 22 points and 12 assists. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2022

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“Passing fancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20fancy. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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