faddist

Devotee of crazes

A faddist is someone who eagerly adopts fads—fleeting trends in diet, exercise, fashion, or lifestyle.

The word often carries a mildly dismissive tone, suggesting the person lacks discernment or follows trends uncritically: Health faddists swear by whatever superfood is trending this month.

A food faddist fixates on dietary crazes.

fleeting

craze

Short-lived popular obsession

passing fancy · whim · short-lived · temporary · ephemeral · transient · fickleness · inconstancy · changeability

trendy

fashionista

Style-obsessed person

stylish · chic · modish · voguish · avant-garde · cutting-edge · early adopter · influencer · tastemaker · fashion-forward

follower

zealot

Obsessive cause supporter

buff · follower · adherent · disciple · convert · true believer · bandwagon · joiner · adopter · conformist

diet

health nut

Wellness-obsessed person

keto · paleo · juicer · detoxer · superfood · gluten-free · organic · wellness · supplement · cleanse

Opposites
adherence to trends vs. established ways

faddisttraditionalist

Adherent to established customs

conservative · classicist · purist · conventionalist · stick-in-the-mud

depth of commitment

faddistdevotee

Zealous admirer or follower

true believer · connoisseur · aficionado · expert · purist

Family

faddish, faddism, faddists, faddishness

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