craze
word
Definition
A craze is a sudden and widespread enthusiasm for something, usually for a short time, like a trend or fad.
Usage & Nuances
'Craze' is informal and usually describes social trends or fads. Often used with 'the latest craze,' or specific subjects ('the TikTok craze'). Less formal than 'trend' and more temporary.
Spanish: moda - maníaPortuguese (BR): moda - maniaPortuguese (PT): moda - maniaChinese (Simplified): 热潮 - 时尚Chinese (Traditional): 熱潮 - 時尚Hindi: सनक - चलनArabic: هوس - صيحةBengali: উন্মাদনা - ঝোঁকRussian: повальное увлечение - манияJapanese: ブーム - 流行Vietnamese: cơn sốt - trào lưuKorean: 열풍 - 붐Turkish: çılgınlık - akım (geçici)Urdu: جنون - عارضی رَوَجIndonesian: tren - kegilaan (tren sementara)
Example Sentences
Kids are already moving on from the slime craze.
natural
The fidget spinner craze swept through schools last year.
basic
There is a new fashion craze every summer.
basic
The cupcake craze made small bakeries very popular.
basic
Is avocado toast just another health craze?
natural
For a while, Pokémon Go was the biggest craze everywhere.
natural