trendy
UK: ˈtrɛndi | US: ˈtrɛndi
adj. fashionable or up-to-date in style or influence
adj. reflecting or following the latest trends
trendy = trend<tendency or direction> + y<adjective suffix>
- trend: Derived from Old English trendan (to revolve or roll), later evolving to mean a general direction or tendency.
- -y: A common English suffix forming adjectives, indicating "characterized by" or "inclined to."
Etymology Origin:
The word "trendy" emerged in the early 20th century, combining "trend" (a prevailing tendency) with the adjectival suffix "-y." It originally described things aligned with current fashions, reflecting the dynamic nature of cultural shifts. The logic is straightforward: if something follows a "trend," it is "trendy."
That café is very trendy among young professionals.
She always wears trendy clothes from the latest collections.
The neighborhood has become trendy with its new art galleries.
His music taste is too trendy for my liking.
The restaurant’s menu changes often to stay trendy.