trendite

English

WOTD – 7 June 2012, 7 June 2013, 7 June 2014, 7 June 2015

Etymology

From trend +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtɹɛndaɪt/
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)

Noun

trendite (plural trendites)

  1. (slang) A person given to following trends.
    Synonyms: faddist, hipster; see also Thesaurus:fashionable person
    • 17 April 2002, Valli Herman-Cohen, “Tyler Tailors His Style to Hip Sportswear”, in Los Angeles Times:
      Surrounded by legions of young trendites in low-slung jeans and shrunken tops, the elegantly dressed actress was out of her element.

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