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Examples of Fad Words

Description

Fad words refer to trendy or fashionable words that gain popularity for a short period before fading away. These words often emerge due to cultural or technological shifts and can be found in various domains such as technology, fashion, social media, and popular culture.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun (Singular)

Referring to a single fad word that gained temporary popularity.

Example Sentence: "Selfie was a fad word that became incredibly popular in the early 2010s."

2. Noun (Plural)

Referring to a collection of fad words that were trendy during a specific period.

Example Sentence: "The 90s had a plethora of fad words, such as 'phat,' 'bling-bling,' and 'talk to the hand.'

3. Adjective

Describing something as resembling or related to a fad word, often in a temporary or superficial manner.

Example Sentence: "The brand used a fad-word logo design to appeal to the younger audience."

4. Verb (Transitive)

Referring to the act of creating or promoting a fad word to gain popularity.

Example Sentence: "They attempted to fad-word their new product by giving it a catchy name."

5. Verb (Intransitive)

Referring to the action of adopting or using fad words in one's speech or writing.

Example Sentence: "The teenagers fad-worded excessively, making it challenging to understand their conversations."

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