Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Fond of or given to the pursuit of fads.

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  • adjective Having characteristics of a fad.
  • adjective fussy, having particular tastes or whims

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective intensely fashionable for a short time

Etymologies

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fad +‎ -y

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Examples

  • My belief in the necessity of giving hounds cooked meat and rigorously abjuring it in a raw state, excited ridicule here, but when the good result of such "faddy" feeding was proved by the healthy condition of the animals, the unbelievers acknowledged themselves converted.

    The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. Alice M. Hayes 1873

  • If you are a shoe "faddy", then you simply have to have a fashionable collection of every conceivable style and colour of shoes.

    EzineArticles 2010

  • Everyone else says I'm too "faddy" and move from craze to craze, gadget to gadget far too fast for them to keep up.

    unknown title 2009

  • Everyone else says I'm too "faddy" and move from craze to craze, gadget to gadget far too fast for them to keep up.

    unknown title 2009

  • He claims his bags are practical, not faddy, and are an "affordable luxury".

    Mulberry bags reports sales rise of 80% Zoe Wood 2010

  • Eat like this, and you are likely to lose excess fat and reach your body's natural weight – and most importantly, you won't be yo-yoing from one faddy diet to another.

    The inside track… on eating carbs 2011

  • Of course, the directors at least have the solace of knowing that the faddy internet grousing isn't affecting their box office.

    "This is my dream. I make the path." readingthedark 2010

  • So far, so faddy, but even eminently sensible people, such as the broadcaster Jenni Murray, have raved about it, having started it after Dukan appeared on Woman's Hour.

    The Saturday interview: Dukan diet creator Pierre Dukan | Emine Saner 2012

  • In some individuals this is difficult to achieve, i.e. in young children who grow in spurts and can be faddy eaters and people who have other health problems.

    All Things Girl » All Things Girl 2010

  • In some individuals this is difficult to achieve, i.e. in young children who grow in spurts and can be faddy eaters and people who have other health problems.

    All Things Girl » All Things Girl » Blog Archive » Diabetes, know the signs 2009

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