fad

• Substantivo que designa um interesse ou entusiasmo passageiro, intenso e amplamente difundido por algo, especialmente um estilo, atividade ou novidade que se torna popular muito rapidamente e perde a força na mesma velocidade.

A noun referring to a temporary, intense, and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially a style, activity, or interest that becomes popular quickly but fades rapidly.

1. Short-lived trendB1informal

   A temporary fashion, interest, or enthusiasm that becomes popular quickly but fades away.

   Moda passageira

   • The fidget spinner was a huge fad a few years ago.
   • That diet is just a fad; it won't last long.
   • Social media challenges often become fads overnight.

   Sinônimoscrazeenthusiasmfancyfashionmaniaobsessionragetrendvoguewhim

2. Passing crazeB1informal

   A brief period of intense but short-lived popularity for a particular activity or style.

   Moda passageira

   • The 80s fashion fad is making a comeback.
   • Collecting Pokémon cards was a major fad in the 1990s.
   • Many people invest in fads and lose money when they fade.

   Sinônimoscrazeenthusiasmfashionmaniaobsessionragetrendvogue

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