faddy
Given to crazes
Faddy describes someone excessively particular or finicky, especially about food.
A faddy eater refuses most dishes or accepts only narrow categories.
The word suggests pickiness that others find tiresome or childish.
More common in British than American English, where fussy or picky are preferred.
Excessively selective or particular
- choosyOverly particular about preferences
- fussyExcessively particular
- finickyExcessively particular, hard to satisfy
- particularSpecific or fussy
fastidious · persnickety · discriminating · exacting · demanding · critical · meticulous · nitpicky
Currently in style
- voguishCurrently in fashion
- modishCurrently in vogue
- hipFashionable or pelvic joint
- bandwagonSurging popular cause
buzz · hype · viral · popular · current · hot · happening · trendsetting
Lasting very briefly
- fleetingPassing very quickly
- short-livedLasting only briefly
- passingMoving by or temporary
- momentaryLasting very briefly
temporary · impermanent · transitory · evanescent · brief · fly-by-night
Short-lived popular obsession
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- capriceUnpredictable urge or notion
- ficklenessLack of steadfast devotion
- inconstancyLack of steadiness
changeability · unpredictability · flightiness · capriciousness · mercurial · erratic · wavering · vacillating
picky
Excessively selective or particular
- choosyOverly particular about preferences
- fussyExcessively particular
- finickyExcessively particular, hard to satisfy
particular · fastidious · persnickety · discriminating · exacting · demanding · critical · meticulous · nitpicky · squeamish
fashionable
Currently in style
bandwagon · buzz · hype · viral · popular · current · hot · happening · trendsetting · gimmicky
ephemeral
Lasting very briefly
- fleetingPassing very quickly
- short-livedLasting only briefly
- passingMoving by or temporary
momentary · temporary · impermanent · transitory · evanescent · brief · fly-by-night
craze
Short-lived popular obsession
- whimSudden arbitrary desire
- capriceUnpredictable urge or notion
- ficklenessLack of steadfast devotion
inconstancy · changeability · unpredictability · flightiness · capriciousness · mercurial · erratic · wavering · vacillating · impulsive
faddysteadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
constant · consistent · unwavering · committed · loyal
faddytimeless
Unaffected by eras
classic · traditional · enduring · perennial · old-fashioned
faddyunfussy
Not particular or demanding
undemanding · easy-going · flexible · easygoing · accommodating
- fad dietTrendy short-lived eating plan