fad

fad
fadlike, adj.
/fad/, n.
a temporary fashion, notion, manner of conduct, etc., esp. one followed enthusiastically by a group.
[1825-35; n. use of dial. fad to look after things, busy oneself with trifles, back formation from obs. faddle to play with, fondle. See FIDDLE]
Syn. craze, vogue, rage.

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