Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Fond of or given to the pursuit of fads.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- 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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Examples
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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
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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
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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
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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
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He claims his bags are practical, not faddy, and are an "affordable luxury".
Mulberry bags reports sales rise of 80% Zoe Wood 2010
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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