A short-lived but enthusiastically embraced new cultural element,such as tongue piercing and bungee jumping,is formulated by sociologists as a

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A fad is a short-lived but intensely popular trend or behavior that quickly fades and is replaced by something else. It is often driven by a desire to be part of a group or to be seen as "cool." Tongue piercing and bungee jumping both fit the definition of a fad, as they were highly popular for a short period of time before declining in popularity.

A Short-Lived but Enthusiastically Embraced New Cultural Element,such as Tongue