Fash

Part of speech: verb, noun

Definitions

1. A brief or passing trend in fashion or behavior; a sudden short-lived occurrence of something popular or widespread; a temporary fashion or style prevailing for a limited time
2. A momentary craze or vogue that influences people's dress or actions; an ephemeral social or cultural fad; a short-duration popularity of a particular look or habit
3. A transient style or trend that briefly captivates attention; a fleeting popular movement in clothing or conduct; an instance of rapidly changing taste or inclination

Etymology: Clipped from "fashionable," this sense turns an adjective into shorthand for whatever is in vogue. The verb "fash," meaning to trouble, bother or annoy, is a separate word. It comes from early modern French "fascher" (now "fâcher"), which traces back to Latin "fastus," meaning disdain. The same spelling also appears as a clipping of "fascist," borrowed from Italian "fascista," formed from "fascio" (a group or bundle) plus the suffix "-ista." These three senses share a spelling by coincidence rather than through a common root.

Synonyms: bother, trouble, annoy, disturb

Antonyms: please, delight, comfort