craze
Translation
fad, rage, mania
Examples
The fitness craze swept the nation.
The fitness craze swept the nation.
There was a craze for collecting stamps.
There was a craze for collecting stamps.
Grammar Patterns
a craze for ((sth.)) a temporary fashion for (sth.) There was a craze for collecting stamps.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fad, trend, vogue, mania
Etymology
From Middle English 'crasen' (to break, shatter). The sense of 'making insane' led to the noun meaning 'a mania' or 'intense but short-lived enthusiasm'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'crazes' or cracks the surface of normal life – a sudden, popular trend that everyone gets excited about for a short time.