faddist
/ˈfædɪst/
NOUN
1. A person who follows temporary popular trends
A person who habitually adopts or becomes enthusiastic about passing fashions, interests, activities, or popular trends.
1.1. Followers of passing trends and fashions
Refers to people who readily embrace the latest fashions, popular activities, or short-lived interests, often moving from one trend to another as new fads emerge.
Synonyms
- trend follower
- fad follower
- enthusiast
- devotee
- aficionado
- fan
- fancier
Examples
- Faddists tend to jump from one health trend to another without considering the long-term effects.
- The market is flooded with products catering to beauty faddists seeking the latest skincare innovations.
- As technology faddists, they eagerly await the release of the newest gadgets and innovations.