faddy en · ADJ
Etymology
From fad + -y.
Meanings
- Having characteristics of a fad.
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fussy, having particular tastes or whims
He's a faddy eater.
In dress now, for example! We are faddy people, you know—faddy but kind-hearted. If you were asked to wear any dress which we might give you, you would not object to our little whim. Heh?
1891, Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (story):
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| faddier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| faddiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |