faddy

adjective

Definition of faddynext
as in fashionable
enjoying widespread favor or approval that chef's faddy cuisine was all the rage among foodies for a while

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Recent Examples of faddy The focus here is purely on delivering pleasing results, rather than a chance to play around with faddy AI toys. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faddy
  1. fashionable
  2. popular
  3. favorite
Adjective
  • The head-to-toe branding made tennis one of the most fashionable sports, taking its influence far beyond the court.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Alongside Kudrow, 63, and Sorvino, 58, as the fashionable BFF duo, other original cast members who are reprising their roles in the sequel, again scripted by Schiff, are Alan Cumming, Janeane Garofalo, Camryn Manheim and Julia Campbell.
    — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of fashionable
Adjective
  • The duck flew on to Madison Avenue just months after the debut of the Geico Gecko, another popular insurance mascot.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And choosing dates that don’t make for the very popular Thursday-to-Sunday trip can be a cost-saver.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of popular
Adjective
  • Los Angeles is the clear favorite to win the Super Bowl with +500 odds.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Check out even more lingering Labor Day deals on your favorite tech.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorite

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“Faddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faddy. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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