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\ ˈtren-dē How to pronounce trendy (audio) \
trendier; trendiest

Definition of trendy

1 : very fashionable : up-to-date he's a trendy dresser — Sunday Mirror
2 : marked by ephemeral, superficial, or faddish appeal or taste trendy ideas about success
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Other Words from trendy

trendily \ ˈtren-​də-​lē How to pronounce trendy (audio) \ adverb
trendiness \ ˈtren-​dē-​nəs How to pronounce trendy (audio) \ noun
trendy noun

Examples of trendy in a Sentence

a group of trendy young professionals if what's in the stores is any indication, shorter skirts are trendy again this year
Recent Examples on the Web Cocooning was far more than the trendy thing to do. — Scott Burns, Dallas News, "Scott Burns: Why I’m taking a bow before unveiling my 2021 fearless financial forecasts," 31 Dec. 2020 Running through January 3, this savings event encompasses styles both classic and trendy for men and women with free shipping on all orders to boot. — Arielle Tschinkel, USA TODAY, "You can get tons of UGGs on sale right now for the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale," 29 Dec. 2020 How about hot gender-neutral appellations or trendy female political names? — Jill Gleeson, Country Living, "The Most Popular Baby Girl Names for 2021," 28 Dec. 2020 The sleek bootie comes with a trendy buckle closure along with an Ortholite footbed and a durable rubber outsole to ensure maximum wearability on city streets around the world. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, "Amazon's After-Christmas Sale Has so Many Deals on Comfortable Shoes," 28 Dec. 2020 Heeled Timberlands add a chunky lug heel to the classic boot, while fashion styles include trendy versions of ankle booties, sneaker boots, rain boots, and even knee-high riding boots. — Sian Babish, chicagotribune.com, "The best Timberland boot for women," 23 Dec. 2020 And those, like Brantley, who’d as soon endure a week’s worth of sensitivity training as admit to using one of these hyper-trendy ballistic newcomers. — Will Brantley, Field & Stream, "The 6.5 Creedmoor Lover’s (and Hater’s) Gift Guide," 21 Dec. 2020 With three rooms to browse, Thread & Nail offers the latest in trendy fashion, along with vintage fashion and furnishings, including toys, masks, vintage hats, farmhouse, primitive and industrial furnishings. — courant.com, "Thread and Nail offers eclectic collection," 21 Dec. 2020 The storefront has since become a trendy shop, and, as an indication of the change of times, apartments in the former tenement rent for as much as $7,500 a month. — Eric Shawn, Fox News, "Sammy 'The Bull' Gravano reflects on Mafia, legendary hit and what’s changed in new podcast," 19 Dec. 2020

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First Known Use of trendy

1962, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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7 Jan 2021

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“Trendy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trendy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2021.

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trendy

adjective
How to pronounce trendy (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of trendy

sometimes disapproving : currently popular or fashionable
often disapproving : liking or tending to like whatever is currently popular or fashionable : influenced by trends

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trendy

adjective
\ ˈtren-dē How to pronounce trendy (audio) \
trendier; trendiest

Kids Definition of trendy

: currently fashionable or popular a trendy restaurant

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