trendy - Master This Word
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trendy Word Meanings
- fashionable and stylish right now
- relating to or influenced by current trends
- very much in line with what is popular at the moment
trendy Example Sentences
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trendy Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈtrɛndi/
US
/ˈtrɛndi/
trendy Word Etymology
Root: trend + y; Origin: trendy is a mid 20th-century English coinage formed from trend, meaning current tendency in fashion; Memory: picture a street sign that says in trend as people dress to match the latest fashions.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Trendy is an adjective used to describe fashion, style or ideas that are popular right now. It usually refers to clothes, accessories, or looks that many people are wearing or adopting in a given season. A trendy item might be in stores because designers or influencers have made it fashionable, and 'trendy' can also describe places, music, or behaviors that fit the current vibe. However, something can be trendy for a short time, then fade, so it’s different from timeless style. When using trendy, you can say 'a trendy outfit,' 'the trends are changing quickly,' or 'the restaurant is very trendy lately'.
Usage Reminders
- Use trendy for things that are fashionable now.
- It often describes clothing, outfits, or places that feel current.
- Remember that trends can be short-lived, not timeless style.
- Pair with a noun: 'a trendy outfit' or 'a trendy cafe'.
- Be mindful of register: trendy sounds casual, not formal.
Common Misconceptions
- Trendy means timeless or always fashionable.
- Everything trendy is chic or elegant.
- Trendy describes people rather than things.
- You can use trendy for long-lasting, classic items.
- Trendy should be used in very formal writing.
Thinking Differences
In English, trendy emphasizes current popularity and a sense of immediacy; learners often confuse it with stylish or fashionable, or use it for things that are actually timeless.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations: trendy outfit, trendy cafe, trendy music.
- Compare with fashionable, chic, and stylish to note subtle differences.
- Notice the nuance of temporariness vs timeless style.
- Listen for informal tone; avoid overusing in formal writing.
- Describe your surroundings: 'this neighborhood is trendy' vs 'in fashion' in different contexts.
- Build a mini glossary of current trends you actually observe.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'trendy'?
A.Knowledgeable
B.Educated
C.Peaceful
D.Fashionable
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'trendy' correctly?
A.They planted trendy flowers in the garden.
B.He had a trendy dream about flying.
C.The cat sat quietly on the trendy roof.
D.She was lost in the trendy neighborhood.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'trendy'?
A.Outdated
B.Ancient
C.Ordinary
D.Stylish
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'trendy'?
A.Modern
B.Traditional
C.Innovative
D.Classic
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context might you use the word 'trendy'?
A.Talking about scientific theories
B.Discussing historical events
C.Describing a popular fashion style
D.Naming different bird species
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