Trendy

Trendy is an adjective meaning that something is in line with the latest fashion or taste, or is currently popular. It can describe people, styles, products, or ideas that appeal to a broad audience at a given time. The term is associated with urban or youth culture, and implies timeliness and novelty, though it does not inherently imply quality or durability. In everyday use, trendy can be neutral or carry a mildly critical tone when used to suggest superficiality or faddishness.

The word derives from trend plus the -y suffix, reflecting something aligned with prevailing tastes. It appeared in English in the early 20th century and has grown in use as mass media and later social media amplified the speed at which fashions and ideas become popular.

In fashion, interior design, tech, and media, "trendy" describes current styles or products. It sits near terms like fashionable, stylish, chic, cool. It can be neutral, but it can also imply a short-lived appeal, especially when contrasted with timeless or classic. Online, "trending" is used to describe topics gaining broad attention; "trendsetter" refers to people who influence what is fashionable.

Trends emerge from consumer behavior, marketing, subcultures, and technology. The focus on trendiness can drive innovation and visibility, but also contribute to waste and turnover in fast fashion or disposable media.