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faddy

fad·dy
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fad-ee]
    • /ˈfæd i/
    • /ˈfæd.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fad-ee]
    • /ˈfæd i/

Definitions of faddy word

  • noun faddy Having characteristics of a fad. 1
  • adjective faddy If you describe someone as faddy, you mean that they have very strong likes and dislikes, especially about what they eat, which you think are rather silly. 0
  • adjective faddy of, having, or involving personal and often transitory whims, esp about food 0
  • adjective faddy fussy, having particular tastes or whims. 0

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Origin of faddy

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; fad + -y1

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Parts of speech for Faddy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

faddy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

faddy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for faddy

adj faddy

  • swank — dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style.
  • modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
  • contemporary — Contemporary things are modern and relate to the present time.
  • popular — regarded with favor, approval, or affection by people in general: a popular preacher.
  • hot — having or giving off heat; having a high temperature: a hot fire; hot coffee.

adjective faddy

  • exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
  • widespread — spread over or open, or occupying a wide space.
  • everyday — Happening or used every day; daily.
  • extensive — Covering or affecting a large area.
  • established — (of a custom, belief, practice, or institution) Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.

Antonyms for faddy

adj faddy

  • old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
  • outdated — no longer in use or fashionable; out-of-date; outmoded; antiquated.
  • unpopular — not popular; disliked or ignored by the public or by persons generally.
  • worn — past participle of wear.
  • out — away from, or not in, the normal or usual place, position, state, etc.: out of alphabetical order; to go out to dinner.

adjective faddy

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