Faddier

/ˈfædiər/ adjective

Definition

More inclined to follow fads or temporary trends; more prone to adopting short-lived fashions.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'faddy,' from 'fad' (origin uncertain, possibly from 'fiddle' or onomatopoetic). The suffix '-y' creates an adjective, and '-er' marks the comparative degree.

Kelly Says

Faddier reveals how English lets us compare even abstract qualities like trendiness—we can literally measure how much more fashion-obsessed one person is than another, showing that some brains are just wired to chase the new.

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