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fad Meaning & Definition

/fæd/

What Does Fad Mean?

Fad is a symbol that means ISO 639-3 language code for Wagi. As a noun, it means A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

Fad in Brief

Part of speechsymbol, noun
Pronunciation//fæd//
Syllables1
Synonymsfuror, rage and cult
Pluralfads

Fad Definition (Symbol)

  1. ISO 639-3 language code for Wagi.

Fad as a Noun

  1. A phenomenon that becomes popular for a very short time.

Synonyms of Fad

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Antonyms of Fad

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Fad in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

fad (plural fads)

Words That Rhyme With Fad

Origin of Fad

Of English dialectal origin. Further origin obscure. Possibly from Old English ġefæd (“order, decorum”) (compare Old English ġefæd (“orderly, tidy”), fadian, ġefadian (“to set in order, arrange”), whence Middle English faden (“to arrange”)); or from French fadaise ("a trifling thought"; see fadaise).

Pronouncing Fad

Fad is pronounced //fæd// and has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fad

Is fad a symbol or a noun?

Fad is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for fad?

You can replace fad with words such as furor, rage and cult. See the full list of fad synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of fad?

The plural of fad is fads.

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