faddism
Definition
Noun (uncountable): The practice or tendency of following fads; a belief or behavior that is popular for a short period of time, often excessively or without deep reasoning.
Usage Examples
- (The industry's tendency to push short-lived popular styles.)
- (She followed a trendy but unscientific eating plan.)
- (The habit of adopting and discarding tech fads quickly.)
Advanced Usage
"to indulge in faddism": to engage in the pursuit of passing trends.
- Many consumers indulge in faddism when buying the latest smartphone. (They follow the trend without long-term consideration.)
"the faddism of the decade": a specific period characterized by many short-lived crazes.
- The 1990s saw the faddism of collectible toys and online chat rooms. (The decade was marked by fleeting popular interests.)
Variants and Related Words
Fad (noun): a temporary, widely adopted fashion or enthusiasm.
- The fad for avocado toast lasted for several years. (A short-lived popular trend.)
Faddist (noun): a person who follows fads.
- He is a faddist who changes his hobbies every month. (Someone who eagerly adopts new trends.)
Faddish (adjective): characteristic of a fad; trendy for a short time.
- Faddish diets often promise quick results but lack evidence. (Trendy but not lasting.)
Synonyms
- Trendiness: the quality of being fashionable or popular for a short time.
- Craziness: (informal) the state of being part of a short-lived craze.
- Manie: (rare) a collective enthusiasm for a fad.
Related Idioms
Jump on the bandwagon: to join a popular trend or activity.
- After the health app went viral, many people jumped on the bandwagon of faddism. (They adopted the trend without much thought.)
Flash in the pan: something that is popular or successful only for a short time.
- The new dance move was a flash in the pan, a perfect example of faddism. (It was a brief, intense trend.)
Phrasal Verbs
Catch on: to become popular or fashionable.
- The new hairstyle caught on quickly, showing the power of faddism. (It became a short-lived trend.)
Die out: to become less common and eventually disappear.
- As faddism dictates, many trends die out within months. (They fade away after initial popularity.)