Definition

A person who is very enthusiastic about a trend or fashion, often changing interests quickly as new fads appear.

Example

She is such a faddist, always jumping from one trend to another.

Conversation

Have you seen how people are going crazy over that new diet trend?

Yeah, it seems like every few months there's a new fad, right?

I just can't keep up with all these changes; it's like being a faddist is a full-time job!

Totally! I prefer to stick with what works for me instead of chasing every new fad.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Faddist is derived from the word 'fad' (originating from the late 19th century, possibly a variant of 'faddle', meaning to dally or waste time) combined with the suffix '-ist' (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A faddist is a person who is excessively enthusiastic about a particular fad or trend.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is very enthusiastic about a 'fad' — the '-ist' means they are a person who follows or practices that fad.

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