faddist

faddist
faddism, n.
/fad"ist/, n.
a person following a fad or given to fads, as one who seeks and adheres briefly to a passing variety of unusual diets, beliefs, etc.
[1880-85; FAD + -IST]

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  • faddist — noun see fad …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • faddist — n. one who tends to follow the latest fashions …   English contemporary dictionary

  • faddist — fad·dist …   English syllables

  • faddist — /ˈfædəst/ (say faduhst) noun someone who has a fad or is given to fads …  

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