GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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1.       
   Fad (făd), n. [Cf. Faddle.]
   1. A hobby ; freak; whim.
   
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   It is your favorite fad to draw plans. G. Eliot.
   
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   2. a practise followed enthusiastically by a number of people for a limited period of time; as, “the latest fad in fashion”.
   
   Syn. -- craze; mania.
   
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    -- Fad"dist, n.
   
   -- Fad"dish, a.
   
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